Keywords: Health Emergency
The African continent is experiencing a severe public health challenge as Mpox cases reach alarming levels in 2024, with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting over 69,000 cases and 1,260 fatalities. In a recent online briefing, Africa CDC's Chief of Staff and......
Mpox cases in Africa have surpassed 62,000 since the start of 2024, with more than 13,500 confirmed infections and 1,200 related deaths, according to a recent report from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The latest data highlights the gravity of the outbreak, as it......
In a devastating airstrike early Tuesday, Israeli forces reportedly killed more than 90 individuals, including 20 children, in a residential building in Beit Lahia, Gaza. This incident marks one of the deadliest attacks in recent months, coinciding with Israel's intensified military operations in......
In a crucial move to combat the mpox outbreak, Congo will commence a vaccination campaign on October 2, targeting the provinces hardest hit by the virus. Authorities have prioritized Equateur, South Kivu, and Sankuru for the initial phase of the vaccination drive. Cris Kacita Osako, coordinator of Congo’s......
In a significant development for public health in Asia, Thailand has confirmed the continent's first known case of a more virulent and lethal strain of the mpox virus. The announcement, made by the Department of Disease Control on Thursday, has put health authorities on high alert and underscores......
Thailand has confirmed an mpox case in a 66-year-old European man who arrived from Africa last week. Health officials are currently conducting tests to identify the specific strain of the virus. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the head of Thailand's Department of Disease Control, announced on Wednesday......
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......
Morocco's Health Minister convened a pivotal meeting with experts to evaluate the nation's response to the mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization's global emergency declaration. In alignment with royal directives, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb led discussions with the......
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).”......
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