monkeypox

New York Urges WHO To Rename Monkeypox Over Stigmatisation

July 28, 2022 5:21 am

New York City urged the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday to rename the monkeypox virus to avoid stigmatizing patients who might then hold off on seeking care.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the city of New York has seen more cases of the disease, which the WHO had over the weekend declared a global health emergency than any other city in the United States, with 1,092 infections detected so far.

‘We have a growing concern for the potentially devastating and stigmatizing effects that the messaging around the ‘monkeypox’ virus can have on… already vulnerable communities,’ New York …

Monkeypox: WHO Calls For ‘Urgent’ Action In Europe

July 2, 2022 4:39 am

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday raised fresh alarm calling for ‘urgent’ action to forestall the spread of monkeypox in Europe, pointing out that cases had tripled there over the past two weeks.

‘Today, I am intensifying my call for governments and civil society to scale up efforts … to prevent monkeypox from establishing itself across a growing geographical area,’ WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Henri Kluge asserted.

‘Urgent and coordinated action is imperative if we are to turn a corner in the race to reverse the ongoing spread of this disease’ he added.

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EU Acquires 110,000 Vaccine Doses To Fight Monkeypox

June 15, 2022 4:46 am

The European Union on Tuesday revealed that it has purchased almost 110,000 vaccine doses to help tackle the monkeypox outbreak and would share them out among the bloc’s members.

The jabs, made by Danish firm Bavarian Nordic, are currently authorised for use in the EU against smallpox, but officials say they will also work against the monkeypox virus.

‘With the agreement signed today, we ensure that member states will have access to much-needed vaccines to protect people exposed to monkeypox,’ EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides disclosed.

The World Health Organization says that, since the start of May, 1,285 monkeypox cases …

Over 700 Monkeypox Cases Recorded Globally, 21 In US – CDC

June 5, 2022 4:30 am

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that it was aware of more than 700 global cases of monkeypox, including 21 in the United States, with investigations now suggesting it is spreading inside the country.

According to a new CDC report, and 14 were thought to be travel-associated, about sixteen of the first 17 cases were among people who identify as men who have sex with men.

All patients are in recovery or have recovered, and no cases have been fatal.

‘There have also been some cases in the United States that we know are …

Monkeypox Outbreak: Nigeria Intensifies Surveillance

May 28, 2022 5:42 am

The Nigerian government has announced that it is presently working with stakeholders to intensify surveillance and prevent the outbreak of monkeypox which is becoming a source of serious concern around the world.

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Abubakar, made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja.

The official said the points of entry for wildlife were under scrutiny while awareness among hunting communities is ongoing.

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He noted that the disease could affect farmers and cause low agricultural production and productivity if unchecked.

Abubakar advised the public to avoid contact …

Monkeypox: Panic As NCDC Registers 15 New Cases

July 21, 2021 1:29 am

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Tuesday in Abuja revealed that 59 suspected cases and 15 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been registered by the agency.

Ihekweazu made this disclosure while reacting to the reports of a Dallas, Texas resident who recently returned from Nigeria and tested positive to the disease.

It was the first confirmed case of the virus in the U.S. since 2003, with health officials saying that the public should not be perturbed.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that laboratory tests confirmed that the patient was infected with …

U.S. Confirms Case Of Monkeypox ‘Imported’ From Nigeria

July 18, 2021 2:24 am

The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a rare case of human ‘monkeypox’ was detected in Texas which has now been traced to Nigeria.

According to CDC, the virus was detected in a U.S. resident who recently travelled from Nigeria to the US.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the U.S resident is currently hospitalised in Dallas.

This is the first case of the virus seen in Texas but Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins urged the general public not to panic.

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He said: “While …

NCDC: Incidence Of Monkeypox Hits Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom

October 17, 2019 5:36 am

• Disease control centre confirms five new cases
• Says national response ongoing in partnership with states
• Edo, Bauchi, Ondo record fresh Lassa fever outbreak, fatality

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday confirmed five news cases of Monkeypox in Lagos, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states.

The resurgence comes two years after the index case was reported in the country. While Lagos, in the current reappearance, recorded three cases, Rivers and Akwa Ibom have one each.

According to the latest situation report on monkeypox and Lassa fever published by the NCDC yesterday, “In the reporting month (September 2019), …