Is monkeypox crashing the health party? Find out why it's now a global emergency and what you need to know!
The world recently received an unexpected visitor: monkeypox! Yes, that’s right! The World Health Organisation (WHO) has waved its warning flag, declaring monkeypox a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). This doesn’t mean you should pack up your bags and run for the hills, but it sure should make you sit up and pay attention. The alarming rise in cases, particularly in African countries, prompted WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to take this significant step, urging the global community to pull together, much like friends pooling their resources for a weekend getaway.
But just exactly what is this monkeypox? No, it’s not some sort of banana-loving creature from your favorite wildlife documentary. Monkeypox is a viral infection caused by the orthopoxvirus, sharing its viral family with the infamous smallpox. Symptoms can include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a painfully itchy rash that looks like an overzealous artist got a bit too creative with the paintbrush! The current surge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has started to raise eyebrows, and its ripple effects have reached neighboring countries.
As the WHO launches an urgent call for submissions of monkeypox vaccines, organizations like Gavi and UNICEF are ready to hop on board the vaccine train! The Emergency Use Listing (EUL) process should expedite vaccine procurement and distribution, making sure everyone on the planet is covered by a strong health umbrella against this unexpected guest.
Now, here’s where it gets even more interesting: Did you know that monkeypox was first discovered in monkeys (hence the name) in 1958? However, its real origins lie in rodents, making this viral troublemaker a bit of a nomad! And here’s a fun fact to ponder: While it can be transmitted between humans, monkeypox outbreaks are generally much less contagious compared to smallpox. So, while monkeypox is making quite the splash, it's not looking to hijack any dance floors like its viral successors. Let’s keep informed and stay healthy!
The WHO has declared monkeypox as a “public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC), designed to prompt a coordinated international response.
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the rising cases of mpox in African countries have made ...
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing ...
Following a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that quickly spread to neighbouring countries, the WHO's highest level of alert will allow for ...
EUL process will enable organisations like Gavi and UNICEF to procure and distribute vaccines more efficiently, supporting global efforts against mpox.
The declaration followed an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighboring countries.
On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared monkeypox as a global threat. The WHO flagged it as a PHEIC or public health emergency of ...
It is a self-limiting viral infection caused by an orthopoxvirus and causes fever, enlarged lymph nodes and a painful rash that forms blisters and then crusts ...
The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the rise in mpox cases constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) ...
Mpox spreads through direct contact with infectious lesions, contaminated objects, and animal interactions. Symptoms include rashes, fever, and swollen ...
WHO classifies monkeypox as a global health emergency for the second time in two years due to a new, highly contagious strain spreading in Africa.
It is the first time the agency has designated any outbreak a continental emergency. Other African countries are also facing resurging mpox outbreaks caused by ...
Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.
The patient has received treatment in Stockholm after contracting the virus in a part of Africa where the new strain is currently circulating, the agency noted.
Sweden, Pakistan Confirm monkeypox infection case who issues alert for mpox पाकिस्तान के अलावा स्वीडन में भी संक्रमण का पहला केस दर्ज किया गया ...
Monkeypox Outbreak: विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन ने मंकीपॉक्स (Mpox) को दूसरी बार वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल घोषित किया।
MonkeyPox: मंकीपॉक्स के शुरुआती लक्षणों में फ्लू जैसे लक्षण दिखाई देते हैं. जैसे कि खांसी, बुखार और मांसपेशियों में दर्द, उसके बाद एक अलग ...
Health officials are instructed to trace individuals who have arrived from countries affected by measles within the last 21 days.
आम तौर पर इस बीमारी के लक्षण वायरस संक्रमण के 21 दिन बाद तक दिख सकते हैं। यह दो से तीन हफ्ते तक रहता है।
Monkeypox Virus: दुनिया भर के लोगों को मंकीपॉक्स वायरस ने फिर से डरा दिया है. लोग इस वायरस को अब एम-पॉक्स के नाम से भी जानते हैं.
Monkeypox Outbreak WHO: A day after Sweden confirmed the first case of a more contagious monkeypox variant outside Africa, the World Health Organisation ...
The risk for an upsurge of Mpox, once known as monkeypox, infection is very low in India at the moment and there is no need to panic, sources in the health ...
The Mpox outbreak 2024 could take a massive turn for the worse after three cases were observed by health officials in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. What is ...
विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन ने मंकीपॉक्स (Mpox) को दूसरी बार वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल घोषित किया। यह वायरस संक्रमित व्यक्ति के संपर्क में ...
Monkeypox In India : WHOने मंकीपॉक्स को ग्लोबल हेल्थ इमरजेंसी घोषित कर दिया है. इसके साथ ही सभी देशों को इस वायरस से अलर्ट रहने को भी ...
Learn about the latest updates on monkeypox cases in India and the government's efforts to prevent a surge. Stay informed and stay safe!
కోవిడ్ మహమ్మారి సృష్టించిన మహావిలయం నుంచి ప్రపంచం పూర్తిగా తేరుకోకముందే ఎంపాక్స్ రూపంలో మరో వైరస్ భూతం భూమండలాన్ని చుట్టేస్తోంది.
Monkeypox Virus In Pakistan : ఆఫ్రికా దేశాలను గడగడలాడిస్తున్న ఎంపాక్స్ వైరస్ మన పొరుగుదేశం పాకిస్థాన్కు చేరింది. సౌదీ నుంచి వచ్చిన ముగ్గురు ...
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