Mpox
2024 - 8 - 14WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency: A New Threat on the Rise!
Africa CDC - Democratic Republic of Congo - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - Mpox - Public Health Emergency - Smallpox - Viral Infection - WHO🔴 WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency again! With rising cases in Africa, here's what you need to know. #HealthEmergency #Mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again sounded the alarm on mpox, declaring it a global public health emergency. A rise in cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spilled over into neighboring countries, leading to this urgent declaration. Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has mutated into a new strain, heightening concerns among health officials and the general public alike.
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention echoed WHO's worries, announcing that the spread of mpox across the continent has reached alarming levels. This outbreak is particularly complex because of its rapid spread and the resilience of the new strain. Recent weeks have seen cases appear not only in the Democratic Republic of Congo but in a dozen other African nations as well, amplifying the crisis.
Understanding the gravity of the situation, WHO officials have urged countries worldwide to take immediate preventive measures. Public health facilities are gearing up for potential outbreaks, with an emphasis on early detection and vaccination campaigns. WHO reminds everyone that while mpox is similar to the smallpox virus, smallpox was eradicated in 1980 thanks to a successful global vaccination campaign.
This isn't the first time mpox has reared its head in recent years. The 2022-2023 outbreak also prompted a global emergency declaration. However, the appearance of this new strain adds a layer of urgency. Researchers are now working round the clock to study the virus's mutations and develop effective vaccines and treatments.
For an interesting twist, did you know that the Democratic Republic of Congo is often considered the epicenter of mpox outbreaks? Historical data shows recurring cases in regions densely populated with both humans and wildlife. Similarly, the virus is part of the orthopoxvirus family, which has a notorious member—smallpox. The success of the smallpox eradication program serves as a beacon of hope in combating mpox effectively.
Another fascinating fact is how humans initially contract mpox. While the virus is zoonotic and transfer from animals like rodents and primates, human-to-human transmission is mostly via respiratory droplets and direct contact. This highlights the importance of early detection and quarantine measures, especially in densely populated areas. Remember, staying informed is the first step in protecting yourself and your loved ones!
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.
WHO declares mpox a public health emergency as new strain ... (ABC News)
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox to be a public health emergency of international concern on [DAY] as a new strain spreads in Africa.
What to know about the mpox public health emergency in Africa (PBS NewsHour)
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, ...
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 health emergency as African outbreak ... (The Washington Post)
This follows an earlier emergency declaration for a 2022-2023 global outbreak. The rapid spread of a new form of mpox across Africa has sounded new alarms.
WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency (STAT)
Mpox is caused by a virus in the same family as smallpox, a virus that was declared eradicated in 1980.
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 ...
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 mpox outbreak a global health emergency (CNN)
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.
Mpox: cuáles son los síntomas y cómo se propaga la viruela por la ... (BBC Mundo)
Tras la decisión de la OMS de declarar emergencia internacional sanitaria por el brote actual de mpox, respondemos a las preguntas más habituales sobre la ...
La OMS declara el brote de mpox (viruela del mono) emergencia ... (CNN)
La Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró el miércoles que el brote de mpox (viruela del mono) en África constituye una emergencia sanitaria mundial.
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.
Mpox: Brote de viruela símica es declarado emergencia de salud ... (Dallas Morning News AldiaDallas)
La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) ha decretado la emergencia de salud pública de preocupación internacional, su nivel de alerta más alto, ...
La Organización Mundial de la Salud declara la mpox una ... (Noticias ONU)
La decisión se produce después de las noticias sobre la continua propagación de la enfermedad, conocida anteriormente como la viruela del mono, ...
New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Remain ... (New York State Department of Health)
World Health Organization (WHO) Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Issued a Nationwide Health Alert ...
What to know about mpox after WHO declared it a global health ... (The Washington Post)
A new form of the mpox virus is spreading rapidly in parts of Africa, known as clade 1b. More than 500 mpox deaths have been reported to the WHO this year.
What is mpox, and why is this outbreak so concerning? (CNN)
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, the highest level of alarm under ...
This Mpox Outbreak Isn't Like the Last One (WIRED)
The strain of mpox behind the current global health emergency is believed to be up to 10 times deadlier than the one that swept the globe in 2022.
Mpox outbreak in DR Congo: What to know (Doctors Without Borders)
Since June 17, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been mobilizing emergency teams to respond to the mpox epidemic across the country.
¿Qué es el “mpox” o viruela del mono y por qué nuevo brote genera ... (TRT Español)
La Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró que la creciente transmisión de la viruela del mono, también “mpox”, en África es una emergencia internacional ...
Mpox: detectan el primer caso de la nueva variante más peligrosa ... (BBC Mundo)
Autoridades sanitarias de Suecia informaron del primer paciente infectado con la nueva variante de mpox, cuyo brote ha generado una alerta mundial por parte ...
Vacunas para la viruela del mono (mpox): cuáles son y qué ... (CNN)
La OMS informa que, en la actualidad, hay dos vacunas en uso contra la enfermedad, ambas recomendadas para su uso por el Grupo Asesor Estratégico de ...
¿Qué es la viruela del mono o mpox y por qué es preocupante el ... (CNN)
Una cepa más letal del virus, el clado Ib, se está propagando rápidamente en la República Democrática del Congo y ha llegado al menos a cuatro países africanos ...
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