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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and monkeypox necessitated rapid response from UK Defence Medical Services for airborne high consequence infectious diseases (A-HCID).
  • Military environments present unique challenges for managing infectious disease outbreaks, requiring specialized advice for both medical personnel and commanders.
  • The Defence Public Health Network (DPHN) comprises uniformed and civilian public health specialists working collaboratively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the interdisciplinary collaboration between DPHN and military infectious disease clinicians in managing monkeypox within the UK Defence context.
  • To highlight the development of evidence-based recommendations for clinical management, public health response, and policy.
  • To showcase the synergy between military medical services and civilian health authorities like the UK National Health Service (NHS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Main Methods:

  • Evidence-based recommendations developed by the Defence Public Health Network (DPHN) cadre.
  • Collaboration between military infectious disease clinicians, UK NHS, and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
  • Utilization of specialized military capabilities such as the Royal Air Force (RAF) Air Transport Isolator (ATI).

Main Results:

  • Successful provision of rapid, evidence-based advice for monkeypox patient management and public health response within Defence.
  • Effective coordination of military and civilian resources, including the RAF ATI capability, to support national health security.
  • Demonstrated successful interdisciplinary and cross-government partnership in managing a significant infectious disease outbreak.

Conclusions:

  • Close collaboration between military medical specialists and civilian public health bodies is crucial for managing A-HCID outbreaks.
  • The Defence Public Health Network (DPHN) plays a vital role in providing expert guidance and policy development for Defence.
  • The integrated approach ensures comprehensive management of infectious diseases, safeguarding both military personnel and the wider population.