WHO, Mpox and public health

Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO
The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. The WHO, which first declared the emergency in August last year, said its decision was based on the continuing rise in the number of mpox cases and the geographic spread of the outbreak.
WHO: Mpox remains public health emergency of int’l concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief announced on Thursday that the mpox upsurge continues and meets the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern as outlined in the International Health Regulations (IHR).
Why WHO has declined to lift Mpox emergency status
The measures include: avoiding close contact with infected individuals, using personal protective equipment such as gloves when caring for sick loved ones, not sharing bedding and clothing with sick people, practising hand hygiene by regularly washing hands with soap and water and reporting any suspected cases to your nearby health facility.
WHO decides mpox epidemic still global health emergency
Mpox remains an international public health emergency, the World Health Organization said Thursday after deciding the epidemic still merits the highest level of alert, with cases rising and its geographic spread widening.
WHO chief says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern
Announcement comes after 3rd meeting of International Health Regulations' Emergency Committee regarding upsurge of mpox - Anadolu Ajansı
GeoVax Response to WHO's Third Declaration of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
GeoVax Advancing GEO-MVA Vaccine Candidate to Bolster Global Supply Options ATLANTA, GA - February 27, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX) commented on today's statement from The World Health Organization (WHO) concerning Mpox.
WHO maintains public health emergency alert on mpox
The World Health Organization said it still considers mpox to be a public health emergency of international concern, its most serious classification for health alerts. The current public health emergency was first declared by WHO in August 2024.
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WHO Director-General issues revised recommendations on mpox emergency
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Call for vigilance as new Mpox cases surface
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Why the good news about the mpox outbreak of 2025 isn't really good after all
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WHO maintains maximum alert level for growing Mpox outbreak
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Mpox still a health emergency – WHO
The World Health Organization, WHO, on Thursday said the Mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency. The global health ...
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Mpox Outbreak in Kyotera Sparks Concern As Cases Rise
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