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In a critical move to combat the escalating mpox (monkeypox) outbreak, UNICEF has issued an emergency tender to procure vaccines, highlighting the urgency for immediate global action. According to a recent UNICEF report, the outbreak, classified as a public health emergency by both the Africa Centres......
The bustling border town of Malaba, straddling Kenya and Uganda, has become a focal point of concern as health officials heighten surveillance measures against a new strain of the mpox virus. This development comes in the wake of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the Clade 1b variant a global......
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an ambitious six-month plan aimed at halting the spread of mpox, a growing global health concern. The $135 million Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, unveiled in Doha, spans from September 2024 to February 2025 and represents a comprehensive approach......
In a recent statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified the current mpox situation, distinguishing it from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hans Kluge, WHO's European director, emphasized that the organization has substantial knowledge about the mpox virus and effective control measures, which......
Travelers Advised to Consider Mpox Vaccine Amid New Strain Concerns The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued updated recommendations urging travelers to consider vaccination against mpox, particularly when visiting affected areas in Africa. This advice follows outbreaks......
A New Strain Sparks Urgent International Response In a major development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring African nations a “public health emergency of international concern (PHIOC).”......