More than 18,700 mpox cases detected in Africa since January: Health agency
Saturday, 17 August 2024 The African Union health agency reported 18,737 suspected or confirmed mpox cases in Africa this year, including 1,200 in one week. The Democratic Republic of Congo, hardest hit, saw 1,005 cases and 24 deaths recently. Across 12 African Union states, 3,101 confirmed and 15,636 suspected cases were reported, resulting in 541 deaths. WHO declared an international health emergency for the new Clade 1b strain.
Barnes & Noble founder and former chairman Leonard Riggio dies at 83. Riggio passed away surrounded by family in New York City after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. The legendary businessman..
The Indian government is ramping up its response to the Mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization’s global health emergency declaration. In a move to safeguard public health, the Centre..
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is now being declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. This is the highest level of alarm available under international law, sparked by..
The WHO on Thursday warned further imported cases of the new, more dangerous mpox strain in Europe were likely, after Sweden announced the first such infection... IndiaTimes
In a significant move to curb the rising threat of mpox, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing outbreak a global public health emergency.... IndiaVision
Saturday, 17 August 2024
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