WHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health …
Aug 14, 2024 · The new clade of mpox, which is sexually transmissible, has spread from DRC to neighbouring countries and poses a global threat. WHO urges coordinated international action to stop the outbreaks and save lives.
Global strategic preparedness and response plan launched by …
Aug 26, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a six-month plan to stop the spread of mpox, a viral disease that has caused outbreaks in several countries. The plan involves surveillance, prevention, research, vaccination, and community engagement, and aims to raise US$135 million for the response.
Mpox outbreak - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 3, 2024 · WHO declares a public health emergency of international concern over an upsurge of mpox (formerly monkeypox) in the Congo and its spread to neighbouring countries. Learn more about the disease, its symptoms, transmission, prevention and treatment.
WHO declares mpox virus a public health emergency of ... - UN News
Aug 14, 2024 · Mpox has been confirmed in Burundi, one of four countries in Eastern Africa where the disease has surfaced for the first time, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, as the...
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
Oct 4, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing...
WHO on alert as mpox cases surge to unprecedented levels in Africa
Aug 8, 2024 · The UN health agency has mobilized efforts to respond to the outbreak of mpox, a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, in 15 African countries. The outbreak is unprecedented, with a new...
WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency | CNN
Aug 14, 2024 · The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.
WHO declares mpox global health emergency - BBC
Aug 14, 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 known as...
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency | World Health ...
Aug 14, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest level of alert, due to a new variant of the mpox viral disease in...
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp ... - Associated Press News
Sep 13, 2024 · The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa.