Economic Crisis and Health Outcomes: Policy Implications in Light of the
Monkeypox Outbreak
Abstract
Given the economic challenges faced by countries in the South Asia
following the COVID-19 pandemic and the Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak, it
becomes important to bring to the forefront the discussion regarding the
impact of economic crises on healthcare systems of these nations and
subsequently the influence on health planning and policy making. In
order to facilitate a discussion on policy implications, we outline
potential barriers, particular to health system of Pakistan and in
general to the health infrastructure of South Asia, and present
recommendations built on nine themes of community resilience in light of
the current Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak.