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Why monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency? WHO chief lists 2 crucial reasons

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The unprecedented rise in monkeypox cases Regarding monkeypox, WHO chief  Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the has been known to infect humans for more than 50 years, but until this year, was little known or understood outside Africa.

Owing to this, the disease received scant attention or investment. “On 13 May, the United Kingdom reported a case of monkeypox in an individual with recent travel history to Nigeria, one of several African countries where the virus is known to be endemic.

Since then, the outbreak has expanded rapidly. At the time of writing, more than 26 000 cases have been reported from 85 countries and territories, with 12 deaths, and the outbreak shows no sign of slowing down." In most cases the disease is self-limiting; however, symptoms can be severe and about 10% of cases are admitted to hospital to manage the excruciating pain caused by the disease or secondary infections. Yet to be known how the vaccines work The WHO chief also pointed out that it is yet to be known how well the vaccine will work.  “Two smallpox vaccines have been approved for use against monkeypox and a third is under consideration.

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