Published 08/14/2024 5:34:20 p.m.

WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreak in several African countries a public health emergency of international concern.
This marks the second declaration by the World Health Organization in two years regarding mpox, after an outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The ongoing situation highlights the urgent need for international attention and response to the spread of the mpox virus.

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BBC News

Mpox: what are the symptoms and how does the monkey pox that the WHO declared an international emergency spread - La Opinion

After the declaration of an international health emergency, we answer the most common questions about what was formerly known as monkey pox

08/14/2024 11:39:07 p.m.·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Pakistan Detects 3 Cases Of Deadly Mpox Virus

Pakistan has had cases of mpox, also called monkeypox, previously. It was not immediately clear which variant was detected in the patients.

08/16/2024 5:59:40 a.m.·India

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The Hindu

Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say

Pakistan detects mpox virus in three patients, WHO declares global public health emergency due to new variant outbreak.

08/16/2024 6:01:34 a.m.·India

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CTV News

Mpox delcared a global public health emergency by WHO

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighboring countries.

08/14/2024 5:28:00 p.m.·Canada

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The Independent

First case of mpox strain confirmed in Europe amid global public health emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of mpox in parts of Africa is a public health emergency

08/15/2024 5:09:39 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

WHO names mpox a global health emergency for second time as virus surges in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has named mpox a public health emergency of international concern for the second time, on the heels of a continental emergency declaration from African health officials as the region remains gripped by outbreaks of the potentially-deadly virus.

08/14/2024 5:13:10 p.m.·Canada

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