WHO Sounds the Alarm! Monkeypox Outbreak Returns with a Deadly New Strain

Video Credit: Oneindia
Published on August 16, 2024 - Duration: 03:02s

WHO Sounds the Alarm! Monkeypox Outbreak Returns with a Deadly New Strain

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Mpox a global health emergency for the second time in two years, following a similar move by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

This new outbreak, which started spreading among men who have Sex with men, has triggered widespread concern, especially with the emergence of a new virus strain.

With over 27,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths reported in Congo alone, the situation is rapidly escalating.

What does this mean for global health, and how can we prevent another pandemic?

Join us as we delve into the details of this growing crisis and explore the challenges ahead.

#MpoxOutbreak #GlobalHealthEmergency #WHOAlert #PublicHealthCrisis #VirusSpread #HealthNews #MpoxUpdate ~PR.274~HT.318~GR.122~ED.141~


You are here


๐Ÿ’ก newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions


Mpox

Viral disease of humans and animals
Monkeypox testing kiosks have been set up at Bengaluru airport as India reports its first confirmed case with mandatory quarantine for positive passengers.
Credit: DNA - Published 5 hours ago

Around 550 samples have now been reported, from 27 countries, including Poland, Norway, Luxembourg, the US and China have now reported samples.
Credit: DNA - Published 9 hours ago

India has reported one case of monkeypox so far. A 26-year-old man from Haryana was admitted to LNJP hospital after showing symptoms
Credit: DNA - Published 15 hours ago

The airport management has established a separate, isolated zone for managing any suspected cases promptly.
Credit: DNA - Published 1 day ago

The second edition of TOI Dialogues in Dehradun emphasized Uttarakhand's socio-economic development, entrepreneurial growth, and infrastructure progress. Acharya..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago


Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Public health agency of the African Union

You might like