Mpox

2024 - 8 - 15

Mpox Madness: Why the WHO is Sounding the Alarm!

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From the Congo to Canada, the mpox outbreak is raising global eyebrows! Find out why the WHO is declaring it a public health emergency. Stay informed and safe!

In a dramatic turn of events, the World Health Organization (WHO) has ramped up its response to the ongoing outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. It has declared this viral infection a global public health emergency, primarily affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and spreading rapidly to neighboring countries. With the clamor of health alerts echoing across Africa, the WHO is leaving no stone unturned in its fight to control this rising threat.

As the mpox virus sets its sights on international boundaries, the WHO's declaration marks the second time it has stepped into the ring to combat the outbreak. While the United States has taken notice and stepped up its response, it is essential to understand that this situation is not just a local concern; it has quickly escalated to a continental scale. In response to the alarming rise in cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has also classified the mpox clade I outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Concern, shouting a clarion call for cooperation among nations.

For those wondering what mpox truly entails, it's a viral infection that was once relegated to the background but has suddenly taken center stage. Traditionally, it's a disease that's been rare outside of its endemic regions; however, the recent surge in cases has forced global health authorities to take a closer look. The WHO’s highest-level alert underscores the urgency of the situation as the mpox virus can spread relatively quickly and may have dire consequences if not contained soon.

As global collaborators like Gavi and UNICEF gear up for potential vaccine distributions, the hope is that rapid responses will manage the outbreak effectively. Countries such as Canada are closely monitoring the situation and cooperating with international organizations to combat the spread. With all this going on, it seems like mpox is not only a viral villain of the past but also a hot topic in international public health today.

Interesting fact: Did you know that the mpox virus was first identified in laboratory monkeys in 1958? That's right! It didn't take long for an infection initially discovered in our primate friends to jump on the global health radar. The name might make for a good laugh, but the virus is no joke!

Another fun tidbit: mpox, while serious, has a commonality with chickenpox and smallpox when it comes to some symptoms. Fever, rash, and body aches could unite these once-dreaded diseases, but from a public health perspective, tackling mpox could send ripples of wisdom for future outbreak management efforts!

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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 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.

United States Government's Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak ... (HHS.gov)

This week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the mpox clade I outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental ...

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WHO declares 2024 mpox surge a 'public health emergency of ... (NPR)

The World Health Organization has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. Cases of mpox — previously called monkeypox — have been ...

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What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health ... (Aljazeera.com)

The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it spreads rapidly in Africa.

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WHO declares 2024 mpox surge a 'public health emergency of ... (WMFE)

Cases of mpox — previously called monkeypox — have been surging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In recent weeks, cases have appeared in nearby African ...

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency (CNN)

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.

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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.

Government of Canada's response to the World Health ... (Canada.ca)

The Government of Canada is closely monitoring the mpox situation in the DRC and neighbouring countries, and is working with domestic and international ...

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Mpox outbreaks in Africa declared global health emergency. What is ... (Business Standard)

The World Health Organization has declared that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately ...

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency (The Hindu)

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed in children and adults in over a dozen countries.

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Gavi statement on mpox emergency in Africa (Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance)

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance continues to be deeply concerned about the escalating mpox emergency on the African continent.

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of ... (GOV.UK)

The UK Health Security Agency responds to the World Health Organisation declaring an mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

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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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The global response to the mpox outbreak in Africa will show if ... (Chatham House)

The declaration of the rapidly spreading mpox outbreak in Africa as a public health emergency will test global solidarity in the wake of COVID-19 – and ...

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Mpox outbreak: Symptoms, treatment, and status of outbreak ... (The Hindu)

According to data collected from national authorities, 99176 cases of mpox were confirmed between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2024, and 208 people died.

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MPOX Virus Outbreak: Mpox declared a health emergency: Here are ... (The Economic Times)

MPOX Virus Outbreak: The Africa CDC has declared the spread of mpox a health emergency, calling for international assistance. With over 14000 cases and 524 ...

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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 ...

News: Cases of mpox in Ireland remain low - Health Protection ... (Health Protection Surveillance Centre)

On 14th August 2024, WHO's Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern.

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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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WHO confirms first case of new mpox strain outside Africa as ... (Reuters)

Global health officials on Thursday confirmed an infection with a new strain of the mpox virus in Sweden and linked it to a growing outbreak in Africa, ...

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What is mpox—and how does it spread? (National Geographic)

What is mpox—and how does it spread? Outbreaks of the disease—formerly known as monkeypox—have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health ...

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First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa (BBC News)

The person became infected during a stay in an area of Africa where there is currently a major outbreak of mpox Clade 1, the agency said. The news comes just ...

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Sweden reports deadly clade I variant of mpox, first such case ... (Hindustan Times)

WHO declared the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries a public health emergency of international concern on ...

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Sweden reports first case of deadly mpox strain outside Africa (The Hindu)

Sweden confirms first case of mpox, a viral infection, declared global public health emergency by WHO.

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Scaling up response to curb growing mpox outbreak in African region (WHO | Regional Office for Africa)

Brazzaville – As the mpox outbreak that has affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spread to neighbouring countries continues to grow, ...

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