Why it matters nowThe piece argues for integrated HIV/STI and mpox prevention and care, pre-exposure vaccination of at-risk people, continued investment in surveillance and data systems, and pre-approved emergency research protocols as part of outbreak preparedness, with a long-term aim beyond acute response.
Why it matters nowThe findings underscore the continued importance of Ebola survivor services, sustained surveillance, and response capacity in regions previously affected by widespread transmission.
Why it matters nowThis report documents the first described case of late, severe Ebola relapse in the central nervous system, suggesting the need for ongoing vigilance among thousands of Ebola survivors for relapsed infection, with consideration of transmission potential.
