Limited testing capacity and delays in confirming monkeypox cases in Africa are fueling the rapid spread of the virus. WHO endorses first diagnostic test for monkeypox Health The […]
UNICEF seeks $58.8 million to stop monkey outbreak in Africa
Monkeypox virus (red) inside an infected cell (blue). UNICEF asks for $58.8 million to stop monkey outbreak in Africa Health The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched […]
WHO approves first monkeypox vaccine
A man receives treatment for monkeypox in DR Congo. WHO approves first monkeypox vaccine Health The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of a vaccine against […]
Monkeypox outbreak threatens millions of displaced people in DRC
Disseminating information about monkeypox among residents of South Kivu province in DR Congo. Monkeypox outbreak threatens millions of internally displaced people in DRC Health The World Health Organization […]
UNICEF: Children are suffering as a result of the spread of monkeypox
Child in DRC treated for monkeypox UNICEF: Children affected by monkeypox outbreak Health Children and the most vulnerable are the first to suffer from the effects of monkeypox […]
UN calls for $18.5 million to prepare for monkeypox ‘surge’
A mother and child in a camp for displaced people in Ethiopia. UN calls for $18.5 million to prepare for monkeypox ‘surge’ Health The spread of monkeypox across […]
WHO: Europe can defeat monkeypox and must support Africa with vaccines
WHO recommends MVA-BN or LC16 vaccines. WHO: Europe can beat monkeypox, must support Africa with vaccines Health European governments must demonstrate strong political commitment to ending the monkeypox […]
A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Sweden, the first outside the African region.
The previous outbreak of monkeypox in Europe was caused by a less virulent strain. Sweden confirms monkeypox case, first outside Africa Health Swedish authorities have reported a confirmed […]
WHO steps up efforts to contain monkeypox outbreak in Africa
Monkeypox under a microscope. WHO steps up efforts to contain monkeypox outbreak in Africa Health The World Health Organization (WHO) is urgently stepping up support for countries to […]
WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international concern’
The African Region has seen an unprecedented rise in monkeypox cases since the start of 2024. WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international concern’ Health […]