US EditionAfrica: Mpox Remains Public Health Emergency of International Concern
- On September 20, 2024, WHO confirmed the mpox epidemic remains a public health emergency, noting a patient with lesions at a Kamituga treatment center in DR Congo.
- The epidemic originated in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the start of 2024 and has since expanded to 25 countries, fueled by an increasing number of cases and sustained transmission outside of Africa.
- WHO specialists reported over 37,000 cases with 125 deaths, primarily in DR Congo which accounts for 60% of cases and 40% of deaths, while West Africa faces a recent surge.
- Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus highlighted that difficulties persist in managing the situation—particularly with surveillance, diagnostics, and funding shortages—which necessitate ongoing international assistance.
- WHO issued revised recommendations urging improved surveillance, clinical support for vulnerable groups, and sustained global assistance to manage and control mpox spread.
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WHO: Mpox still a public health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has retained its highest alert level for the monkeypox (mpox) virus due to the rising number of cases in affected countries, including the Philippines. In a statement on Monday, WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he concurred with the advice of the International Health Regulations committee that the current mpox outbreak “continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of inte…
Mpox remains public health emergency of international concern
PREMIUM TIMES review of WHO global mpox trends shows that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains the epicentre, consistently reporting between 200 and 600 new weekly cases. The post Mpox remains public health emergency of international concern – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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