Analysis of Health System Preparedness for Monkeypox Response in Benin

Padonou Setondji Geraud Romeo; Azandjeme Colette; Adegbite Romeo; Olofindji Jennifer; Aguemon Badirou

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Analysis of Health System Preparedness for Monkeypox Response in Benin

Padonou Setondji Geraud Romeo^*

, Azandjeme Colette

, Adegbite Romeo

, Olofindji Jennifer

, Aguemon Badirou

Published in Science Journal of Public Health (Volume 13, Issue 6)

Received: 15 November 2025 Accepted: 18 December 2025 Published: 31 December 2025

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Introduction: Benin, as a West African country sharing borders with high-risk areas, is on the front lines of the threat of Monkeypox (Mpox) epidemics. This study aimed to assess the preparedness of the Beninese health system for this emerging zoonotic risk. Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and qualitative approach was conducted from April to September 2025, structured into three phases: documentary analysis of national regulatory documents, interviews with strategic managers (central and departmental directorates), and direct observation of Epidemic Treatment Centers (ETCs). Results: The analysis revealed a robust regulatory framework (National Preparedness and Response Plan for Monkeypox, updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)) aligned with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). Interviews confirmed strong inter-institutional coordination, led by the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC). Observation of the ETCs revealed high operational capacity, with trained human resources, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and medical supplies satisfactorily prepositioned. Conclusion: These results demonstrate good overall preparedness of the Beninese health system, transforming lessons learned from previous crises into a proactive and organized response strategy, although the sustainability of logistical supplies and regular simulation exercises must remain a priority.

Published in	Science Journal of Public Health (Volume 13, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjph.20251306.19
Page(s)	411-417
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
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MPOX, Response, Health System Preparedness, Benin

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Romeo, P. S. G., Colette, A., Romeo, A., Jennifer, O., Badirou, A. (2025). Analysis of Health System Preparedness for Monkeypox Response in Benin. Science Journal of Public Health, 13(6), 411-417. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjph.20251306.19

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Romeo, P. S. G.; Colette, A.; Romeo, A.; Jennifer, O.; Badirou, A. Analysis of Health System Preparedness for Monkeypox Response in Benin. Sci. J. Public Health 2025, 13(6), 411-417. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20251306.19

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Romeo PSG, Colette A, Romeo A, Jennifer O, Badirou A. Analysis of Health System Preparedness for Monkeypox Response in Benin. Sci J Public Health. 2025;13(6):411-417. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20251306.19

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Padonou Setondji Geraud Romeo

Department of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

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Azandjeme Colette

Regional Institute of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Ouidah, Benin

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Adegbite Romeo

Department of Infectious Diseases, Lambarene Medical Research Center, Lambarene, Gabon

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Olofindji Jennifer

Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

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http://orcid.org/0009-0007-0442-6577
Aguemon Badirou

Department of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

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Romeo, P. S. G.; Colette, A.; Romeo, A.; Jennifer, O.; Badirou, A. Analysis of Health System Preparedness for Monkeypox Response in Benin. Sci. J. Public Health 2025, 13(6), 411-417. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20251306.19

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Romeo PSG, Colette A, Romeo A, Jennifer O, Badirou A. Analysis of Health System Preparedness for Monkeypox Response in Benin. Sci J Public Health. 2025;13(6):411-417. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20251306.19

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