Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox? WHO Declares Global Emergency
Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox? WHO Declares Global Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency due to the rapid spread of monkeypox, particularly in Africa. What does this mean for the world, and how serious is the threat? Virologist Semih Tareen provides an in-depth analysis and urgent warnings about the monkeypox virus. Click here to discover why this outbreak is making headlines and what you need to know!
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An emergency was declared worldwide on August 14th, following the reporting of 14,719 suspected monkeypox cases across 13 countries in Africa and the confirmation of 2,822 cases as of August 8th.
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Virolog Semih Tareen issued a warning by recalling past cases and WHO decisions: the emergency declared in 2022 lasted for 10 months!
Initially, the Africa CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Africa) declared the emergency.
Why are emergency declarations made?
The provisions in the WHO IHR include:
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The declaration allows countries, governments, and even continents to budget for 'public health' measures.
So, what is the Monkeypox Virus?
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