Monkeypox

2024 - 8 - 15

Monkeypox: A Surprise Visit from the Viral Vacationer!

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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!

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Monkeypox is spreading – here's what you need to know (World Economic Forum)

The WHO has declared monkeypox as a “public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC), designed to prompt a coordinated international response.

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Monkeypox is now public health emergency of international concern ... (Livemint)

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the rising cases of mpox in African countries have made ...

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WHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health ... (World Health Organization)

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 ...

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WHO declares monkeypox a global public health emergency (FRANCE 24)

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 ...

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WHO urgently seeks Mpox vaccine submissions as global outbreak ... (Business Today)

EUL process will enable organisations like Gavi and UNICEF to procure and distribute vaccines more efficiently, supporting global efforts against mpox.

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WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second ... (NBC News)

The declaration followed an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighboring countries.

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​Monkeypox declared global public health emergency: What is it ... (Times of India)

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 ...

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WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of global ... (The Indian Express)

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 ...

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WHO declares mpox virus a public health emergency of ... (UN News)

The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the rise in mpox cases constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) ...

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Mpox: Key facts about monkeypox virus and how it transmits as ... (Livemint)

Mpox spreads through direct contact with infectious lesions, contaminated objects, and animal interactions. Symptoms include rashes, fever, and swollen ...

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Monkeypox outbreak in Africa is just the 'tip of the iceberg' as WHO ... (Hindustan Times)

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.

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Mpox never stopped spreading in Africa. Now it's an international ... (Vox)

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 ...

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WHO declares Mpox global health emergency (BBC News)

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

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What to know about the new mpox strain and global health emergency (Axios)

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.

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Monkeypox Infection: पाकिस्तान और स्वीडन में भी सामने आया संक्रमण ... (अमर उजाला)

Sweden, Pakistan Confirm monkeypox infection case who issues alert for mpox पाकिस्तान के अलावा स्वीडन में भी संक्रमण का पहला केस दर्ज किया गया ...

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Monkeypox Outbreak: मंकीपॉक्स को लेकर चीन अलर्ट, इन देशों से आने ... (मनी कंट्रोल)

Monkeypox Outbreak: विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन ने मंकीपॉक्स (Mpox) को दूसरी बार वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल घोषित किया।

Monkey Pox: मंकीपॉक्स होने पर भूलकर भी न करें ये चीजें, जिंदगीभर होगा ... (ABP News)

MonkeyPox: मंकीपॉक्स के शुरुआती लक्षणों में फ्लू जैसे लक्षण दिखाई देते हैं. जैसे कि खांसी, बुखार और मांसपेशियों में दर्द, उसके बाद एक अलग ...

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Monkeypox outbreak: Tamil Nadu Health dept issues health advisory (DTNext)

Health officials are instructed to trace individuals who have arrived from countries affected by measles within the last 21 days.

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Monkeypox Virus: पड़ोसी देश तक पहुंचा मंकीपॉक्स, WHO ने जारी की हेल्थ ... (Jansatta)

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।

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कई देशों में मंकीपॉक्स का प्रकोप, जानें लक्षण, कारण और उपचार ... (ETV Bharat)

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.

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WHO calls for increased surveillance, sharing of data, vaccines to ... (ETHealthworld.com)

Monkeypox Outbreak WHO: A day after Sweden confirmed the first case of a more contagious monkeypox variant outside Africa, the World Health Organisation ...

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Risk of surge in Mpox cases very low in India at present: Official ... (Business Standard)

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 ...

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monkeypox: What is monkey pox? Has WHO declared it as a ... (Economic Times)

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 ...

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कोविड के बाद मंकीपॉक्स का अलर्ट! WHO ने हेल्थ इमरजेंसी घोषित की ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन ने मंकीपॉक्स (Mpox) को दूसरी बार वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल घोषित किया। यह वायरस संक्रमित व्यक्ति के संपर्क में ...

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2 साल पहले भारत में भी फैला था मंकीपॉक्स वायरस, कितने केस आए थे ... (TV9 Hindi)

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 ...

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Govt allays fears of significant mpox surge in India (Times of India)

Learn about the latest updates on monkeypox cases in India and the government's efforts to prevent a surge. Stay informed and stay safe!

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Monkeypox: మరో మహమ్మారి.. ! (సాక్షి)

కోవిడ్‌ మహమ్మారి సృష్టించిన మహావిలయం నుంచి ప్రపంచం పూర్తిగా తేరుకోకముందే ఎంపాక్స్‌ రూపంలో మరో వైరస్‌ భూతం భూమండలాన్ని చుట్టేస్తోంది.

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పాక్​లో మంకీపాక్స్ కలకలం- స్వీడన్​లో తొలి కేసు- వైరస్ లక్షణాలేంటంటే ... (ETV Bharat)

Monkeypox Virus In Pakistan : ఆఫ్రికా దేశాలను గడగడలాడిస్తున్న ఎంపాక్స్‌ వైరస్‌ మన పొరుగుదేశం పాకిస్థాన్‌కు చేరింది. సౌదీ నుంచి వచ్చిన ముగ్గురు ...

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Monkeypox | ఎంపాక్స్‌ కలవరం.. గ్లోబల్‌ హెల్త్‌ ఎమర్జెన్సీ ప్రకటించిన ... (Namasthe Telangana)

కరోనా విలయాన్ని చవిచూసిన ప్రపంచానికి మంకీపాక్స్‌ (ఎంపాక్స్‌) రూపంలో మరో ప్రమాదం పొంచి ఉన్నట్టు ప్రపంచ ఆరోగ్య సంస్థ (డబ్ల్యూహెచ్‌వో) తాజాగా ...

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Monkeypox: భయపెడుతున్న మంకీపాక్స్.. ఎలా వ్యాపిస్తుంది.. లక్షణాలేంటి..? (NTV Telugu)

'మంకీపాక్స్' ప్రపంచాన్ని భయాందోళనకు గురి చేస్తుంది. దీని తీవ్రతను దృష్టిలో ఉంచుకుని ప్రపంచ ఆరోగ్య సంస్థ (డబ్ల్యూహెచ్‌ఓ) అత్యవసర పరిస్థితిని ...

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Monkeypox: పొంచి ఉన్న మరో ముప్పు.. హెల్త్ ఎమర్జెన్సీ ప్రకటించిన ... (TV9 Telugu)

కోవిడ్‌ సృష్టించిన బీభత్సం నుంచి ఇప్పుడిప్పుడే తేరుకుంటున్న ప్రపంచానికి మంకీపాక్స్‌ కొత్త సవాల్‌ విసురుతోంది. ఆఫ్రికా దేశాల్లోహఠాత్తుగా కేసులు ...

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