WHO declares mpox virus a public health emergency of ... - UN News
Aug 14, 2024 · The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the rise in mpox cases constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), following advice from members at...
Mpox is spreading rapidly. Here are the questions researchers are ...
Aug 28, 2024 · Monkeypox virus: dangerous strain gains ability to spread through sex, new data suggest Although researchers have known about the current outbreak since late last year, the need for answers about...
WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency | CNN
Aug 14, 2024 · Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that can spread easily between people and from infected animals. It can spread through close contact such as touching, kissing or sex, as...
WHO declares Mpox global health emergency - BBC News
14 August 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern. The highly contagious disease - formerly...
Mpox outbreak - World Health Organization (WHO)
An upsurge of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its spread to neighbouring countries was declared a public health emergency of international concern on 14 August 2024. Mpox is a viral disease caused by an orthopoxvirus.
U.S. officials declare monkeypox a public health emergency - NBC News
Aug 4, 2022 · The Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Thursday as cases topped 6,600 nationwide. The declaration could facilitate access to emergency funds, allow health...
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak: situation update
As of 15 June, a total of 2103 laboratory confirmed cases and one probable case, including one death, have been reported to WHO. The outbreak of monkeypox continues to primarily affect men who have sex with men who have reported recent sex with new or multiple partners.
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak: situation update
WHO urges all Member States, health authorities at all levels, clinicians, health and social sector partners, and academic, research and commercial partners to respond quickly to contain local spread and, by extension, the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox.
WHO and scientists call for urgent action on highly ... - NBC News
Jun 25, 2024 · The spread of mpox in Africa needs to be addressed urgently, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as scientists warned separately of a dangerous strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mpox outbreak: What to know about the virus' symptoms ... - NBC News
Aug 16, 2024 · Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral infection characterized by painful lesions. It’s spread by direct contact with an infected person, animal or contaminated items like clothing or ...