Monkeypox
2024 - 8 - 14Monkey Business: WHO’s Monkeypox Alert Goes Global!
Mpox -- monkey pox -- mpox symptoms African CDC - health emergency - infectious diseases - monkeypox - mpox - pandemic response - public health - vaccine development - WHO - Mpox - monkey pox - mpox symptomsMpox just keeps spreading like memes in a WhatsApp group! Here’s the scoop on the WHO declaring it a global emergency and what it means for you.
In an unprecedented move that sounds like the plot of a sci-fi movie gone wrong, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox, now called mpox, a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. This declaration comes hot on the heels of a resurgence of cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding regions. With mpox proving to be as stubborn as a bad Wi-Fi connection, it’s clear that this is more than just a momentary scare. The WHO’s alarming announcement reflects a serious concern over the rapidly spreading virus and its potential to wreak havoc across continents.
But wait, there’s more! The organization hasn’t just stamped this label willy-nilly; they’ve designated mpox a continental emergency for the very first time! This shows just how seriously health officials are taking the ongoing outbreaks not only in the DRC but in other African countries as well. Residents have seen a surge of mpox infections, which are attributed to new and seemingly more dangerous variants. It’s a little like discovering that a once-great flick has spawned a sequel that’s just as chaotic as the original, and not in a fun way!
WHO’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that different variants of the mpox virus are on the rise, causing health officials to sit up and take notice. From the Congo to neighboring countries, surveillance efforts are being ramped up. It seems that mpox is determined to keep the spotlight shining on it, and as the world gets better at fighting pandemics, this virus seems to find new ways to thrive, like a sneaky cat that only comes out at night.
In the grander scheme of things, here’s what you should know beyond the headlines: This latest declaration by WHO emphasizes that public health is a collaborative effort, stretching from governments to communities. Countries are encouraged to increase their vaccination efforts and ensure the necessary public health measures are in place. Remember, the battle against diseases like mpox isn't fought alone—it requires unity, vigilance, and a little bit of humor to keep spirits high!
Bonus Fun Fact: Did you know that while monkeypox was initially discovered in monkeys in 1958, it is now mainly transmitted between humans? And here’s a cuter fact to lighten up the mood: despite the intimidating name, monkeypox is rarely deadly in humans, with most cases resolving on their own. Now there’s something to smile about amid the chaos!
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 ...
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 ...
WHO declares second international health emergency over spread ... (EL PAÍS in English)
The spread in Africa of a new and apparently more lethal variant of monkeypox (renamed mpox) led the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday to declare ...
WHO chief warns of outbreaks of different clades of mpox virus (UN News)
The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) briefed an emergency committee meeting of the international health regulations body on Wednesday over the ...
World Health Organization declares ultra-deadly monkeypox strain a ... (Daily Mail)
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years.
New Monkeypox Variant Spurs Continent-Wide Health Alert in Africa ... (Novinite.com)
The African Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared a public health emergency across the continent due to a monkeypox outbreak ...
What is monkeypox? WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health ... (NorthJersey.com)
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had declared the outbreak a public health emergency this week and warned that the increasing spread of ...
WHO declares global emergency as monkeypox, spreads in Africa ... (KTVL)
The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency.
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 ...
WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of ... (NPR)
Cases of mpox — previously called monkeypox — have been surging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In recent weeks, cases have appeared in nearby African ...
W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak (The New York Times)
The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
WHO Declares Monkeypox Outbreak a Global 'Public Health ... (Morocco World News)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent upsurge of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and ...
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency — Key facts about ... (Livemint)
Mpox spreads through direct contact with infectious lesions, contaminated objects, and animal interactions. Symptoms include rashes, fever, ...
WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency | Newswise (Newswise)
Monkeypox has been declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization. This comes after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of.
WHO declares the monkeypox (mpox) outbreak in Africa a public ... (Crisis24)
WHO declares the monkeypox (mpox) outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern on Aug. 14 after a surge in cases.
Spain on alert as WHO declares international health emergency ... (Surinenglish.com)
The disease, which is spreading with a new, more transmissible variant, has already resulted 15000 infections and 461 deaths during 2024.
New monkeypox strain reaches Europe as Sweden reports first case (Telegraph.co.uk)
Clade 1 was likely to be linked to “a higher rise of a more severe course of disease and higher mortality,” the Swedish public health agency said. The patient ...
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.
Sweden confirms first case of mpox strain circulating in Africa (NBC News)
Sweden said Thursday that it had confirmed a first case of the version of mpox currently circulating in central and eastern Africa.
When was mpox, caused by monkeypox, last reported in Wisconsin? (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
WHO declared the disease a global public health threat for the second time in two years this week.
Sweden reports first case of highly-infectious mpox virus outside ... (Fox News)
Sweden's public health agency said on Thursday that the country had recorded a first known case of the newer mpox variant that originated in the Congo.
Sweden reports first case of new monkeypox strain outside Africa (FRANCE 24)
The World Health Organization on Thursday said a first case of mpox linked to an outbreak in Africa has been identified outside the continent after an ...
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.
Monkeypox: Why has the WHO declared mpox a global health ... (RNZ)
By Olivia Willis of ABC. Mpox (previously monkeypox) virus particles, illustration. (Photo by SERGII IAREMENKO/. Mpox virus particles.
WHO declares global health emergency over monkeypox outbreak (Egypttoday)
This announcement, made by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, signifies the highest level of alert under the International Health ...
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 ...
Explore the last week
- 2024 - 09 - 19, 24 topics across 300 articles.
- 2024 - 09 - 18, 39 topics across 482 articles.
- 2024 - 09 - 17, 45 topics across 506 articles.
- 2024 - 09 - 16, 20 topics across 311 articles.
- 2024 - 09 - 15, 32 topics across 396 articles.
- 2024 - 09 - 14, 54 topics across 695 articles.
- 2024 - 09 - 13, 22 topics across 223 articles.