Monkeypox

2024 - 8 - 15

Mpox Mayhem: Why Is the World Going Bananas Over This Outbreak?

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The WHO's alert on mpox travel unexpectedly fast, spreading faster than gossip at a noisy karaoke bar! Here's everything you need to know about it!

In a jaw-dropping announcement that feels like it was snatched from a thriller film script, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox—a.k.a. monkeypox—a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). This decision, made by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, comes in the wake of a severe outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that has shown no signs of slowing down. With cases popping up in neighboring African countries, it appears that mpox has more plot twists than a soap opera and is sending health authorities scrambling.

But wait, it gets juicier! This is the first time the WHO has ever designated an outbreak a continental emergency, which is a pretty big deal—kind of like declaring karaoke night at the office a global event. Not only is the DRC in the thick of it, but other regions in Africa are also experiencing their own resurgence of mpox cases. If it seems like mpox has taken center stage and refuses to leave, it’s because it’s been building an audience with each new headline generated, creating awareness and probably five new conspiracy theories.

Like a soap opera villain, the mpox virus has introduced an apparently more lethal variant that has caused the WHO to raise alarms across the globe. It’s a treasure trove of unexpected plot points, making it one of the hottest topics in public health discussions. As the world holds its breath in anticipation of what comes next, experts and health authorities are on high alert to contain this viral drama that feels more real than reality TV.

As we navigate this crisis, a fun tidbit: did you know that monkeypox was first discovered in 1958, and its name originates from laboratory monkeys where it was first identified? And here's another interesting nugget—mpox is much less deadly than smallpox, but it has made a comeback that has many people scratching their heads. So as we brace ourselves for the next episode in the saga of mpox, let’s stay informed and ready to tackle this challenge together!

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WHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health ... (World Health Organization)

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing ...

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WHO declares monkeypox a global public health emergency (FRANCE 24)

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The declaration followed an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighboring countries.

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency (CNN)

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.

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The WHO has declared monkeypox as a “public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC), designed to prompt a coordinated international response.

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WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of global ... (The Indian Express)

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WHO declares Mpox global health emergency (BBC News)

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

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By Olivia Willis of ABC. Mpox (previously monkeypox) virus particles, illustration. (Photo by SERGII IAREMENKO/. Mpox virus particles.

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The patient has received treatment in Stockholm after contracting the virus in a part of Africa where the new strain is currently circulating, the agency noted.

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