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WHO again declares monkeypox as a global public health emergency

Politiko 2024-08-14 22:26:21

WHO again declares monkeypox as a global public health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox as a global public health emergency on Wednesday, for the second time in two years.

It has taken this decision after the spread of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in neighboring countries, such as Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

Monkey pox is spread through close contact.

It is usually accompanied by mild symptoms, but in some cases the virus can be fatal for humans.

The virus is accompanied by flu-like symptoms, as well as pus-filled blisters all over the body.

Declaring a disease a global public health emergency means more funding can be allocated and measures taken globally to prevent the spread of the virus.

"It is clear that a coordinated international response is essential to stop these outbreaks, and save lives," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

The Center for Disease Prevention and Control in Africa has said that this year alone the continent has recorded 17,000 cases of monkeypox infection, and 517 deaths.

So far, 17 countries have reported cases of infection with this virus.

In 2022, another variant of this virus had spread.

Then, it was spread mainly through sexual contact between men who have sexual relations with other men./REL

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