Monkeypox can be contained if we act now, WHO says

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Monkeypox can be contained if we act now, WHO says

Countries should take quick steps to contain the spread of monkeypox and share data about their vaccine stockpiles, a senior World Health Organization official said on Friday. "We think that if we put in place the right measures now we probab..
What is monkeypox and how is it transmitted? MoPH Qatar explains

Confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in nearly 20 countries across the globe so far. In line with this, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) shared valuable information about the viral disease. In a statement on Twitter..
Monkeypox Likely Spreading Among People Via Intimate Contact

Monkeypox is likely being spread from person-to-person by close, intimate or sexual contact with someone who has an active rash, US senior health officials said. The one US case of the virus, usually contracted from infected animals, has no..
UAE announces first case of monkeypox in the country

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday the first case of monkeypox detected in the country, state news agency WAM reported, citing the health ministry. The virus was detected in a 29-year-old woman visiting the Gulf country from West Africa..
WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally

The World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found. As of Saturday, 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox have been re..
WHO working on more monkeypox guidance as cases rise - senior adviser

The World Health Organization is working on further guidance for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox, amid concerns cases could spike further in the summer months, a senior adviser for the U.N. agency told Reuters. The WHO's w..
WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases cross 100 in Europe

The World Health Organization was due to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the recent outbreak of monkeypox, a viral infection more common to west and central Africa, after more than 100 cases were confirmed or suspected in Europe. In..
France, Germany, Belgium report first monkeypox virus cases

The disease endemic in parts of Africa has already been detected in Australia, and several European and North American nations. France, Belgium and Germany have reported their first cases of monkeypox, joining Australia, and several Euro..
Belgium detects first two monkeypox cases

Belgian health experts were due to meet on Friday after the country detected its first two cases of monkeypox, authorities said. The cases were diagnosed in different cities, though Flemish broadcaster VRTNWS said both patients had attended the sa..

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