Mpox Still a Health Emergency, Says WHO
A public health emergency of international concern is the WHO's highest form of alert, and is declared by the agency's Director-General after advice from a group of external experts. A different form of mpox was also labelled as an emergency in 2022-2023.
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).
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.
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 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
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 maintains maximum alert level for growing Mpox outbreak
WHO maintains maximum alert for mpox as cases surge globally, especially in the DRC. Learn about its origins, symptoms, and global health impact
Mpox epidemic still global 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.
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