Monkeypox
2024 - 8 - 15Monkeying Around with Health: WHO Shakes Things Up Again!
Mpox outbreak -- mpox Global Health - Health Emergency - Infection Transmission - Monkeypox - Public Health - Viral Infection - WHO - Mpox outbreak - mpox🍌🚨 Brace yourselves, Singapore! The WHO has gone bananas and declared monkeypox a global emergency for the second time! What’s next - dancing in the streets? Find out all the juicy bits! 🌍🥳
The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again raised the alert level, declaring monkeypox, now officially termed mpox, a global public health emergency. This decision comes on the heels of a worrying spike in cases across Africa, particularly from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rapid spread of this viral infection, coupled with reports of a more lethal strain, paints a grim picture that health authorities cannot ignore. With cases popping up quicker than you can say ‘banana split’ in neighboring countries, the WHO's declaration paves the way for a coordinated international response to curb the outbreak before it spirals out of control.
So, what exactly is monkeypox, and why should we be concerned? Mpox is a viral infection caused by an orthopoxvirus, known for playing tricks on your health with symptoms like fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a painful rash. Thankfully, while it might sound like the worst kind of party foul, it is generally self-limiting. The WHO's classification means that nations need to gear up, sharing vaccines and treatments, while busting out their best social distancing moves - no crowded dance floors here!
In Singapore, the situation is being monitored closely. The Health Ministry recently reported nine cases of monkeypox, all having ties to high-risk activities and noted that there were no fatalities. As the country strides into a post-pandemic world, it has its eyes peeled, ready to tackle any potential risks with prompt and decisive action. With the WHO giving the alarm bells a good ringing, it’s clear that staying informed and cautious is paramount.
But it’s not just a local concern. Countries across Southeast Asia are on high alert, and health experts stress the importance of community awareness. Everyone’s being encouraged to reduce high-risk behaviors and focus on hygiene practices to stay safe. Remember, while monkeypox is no joke, laughter is encouraged as we navigate these waters together!
Here’s a fun fact: Did you know that monkeypox was first discovered in the 1950s? Despite its name, it's not just about monkeys; it can spread from animals to humans and then between people. And here’s another banana peel to slip on: African countries have been battling monkeypox long before it made headlines globally, proving that mother nature sure has a knack for keeping us on our toes!
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 ...
The mpox outbreak never ended in Africa. Now a deadlier strain is ... (Vox)
In response to new and resurging mpox outbreaks in multiple African countries, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a continent- ...
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 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 second international health emergency over spread ... (EL PAÍS in English)
The organization has taken the measure due to the expansion of an apparently more lethal variant of the virus in Africa, which declared its first-ever ...
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.
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 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.
Malaysia recorded nine monkeypox cases to date, all in 2023, says ... (The Star Online)
The Health Ministry said all the cases reported had a history of high-risk activities and had recovered with no deaths reported. "Based on our monitoring ...
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 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) ...
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 ...
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, ...
Monkeypox is back again as a global health emergency (Travel Weekly Asia)
The WHO has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency due to the spread of a new, deadly strain.
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 ...
CNA Explains: Who's at risk of mpox, and how worried should you be? (CNA)
What precautions can you take to protect yourself against mpox? Is it a sexually transmitted disease? Does smallpox vaccination offer protection?
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.
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.
Expert Available: WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global | Newswise (Newswise)
According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 96% of all cases and deaths are in Congo. More than 500 people have died. The ...
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.
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.
WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency | Newswise (Newswise)
This comes after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread into Africa. According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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 ...
Kuwait Health Ministry following up on monkeypox outbreak in Africa (ZAWYA)
Monkeypox, or Mpox is a viral disease that causes painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever.
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