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Monkeypox to be renamed mpox: WHO
AFP, Published on 28/11/2022
» GENEVA: Monkeypox is to be renamed mpox, the World Health Organization announced Monday, in a bid to avoid stigmatisation stemming from the existing name.
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
AFP, Published on 18/08/2022
» GENEVA: The World Health Organization called Wednesday for people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus following a first reported case of human-to-dog transmission.
Studies to see if mutations behind monkeypox spread: WHO
AFP, Published on 18/08/2022
» GENEVA - Studies are under way to see whether genetic changes in the monkeypox virus are driving the rapid spread of the disease, the World Health Organization told AFP on Wednesday.
US declares monkeypox a public health emergency
AFP, Published on 05/08/2022
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Thursday declared monkeypox a public health emergency, a move that should free up new funds, assist in data gathering and allow the deployment of additional personnel in the fight against the disease.
Spain, Brazil report first monkeypox-related deaths outside Africa
AFP, Published on 30/07/2022
» MADRID: Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox-related deaths on Friday, marking what are thought to be the first fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa.
New York asks WHO to re-name 'stigmatising' monkeypox
AFP, Published on 27/07/2022
» NEW YORK: New York City asked the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday to rename the monkeypox virus to avoid stigmatising patients who might then hold off on seeking care.
WHO triggers highest alert on monkeypox
AFP, Published on 23/07/2022
» GENEVA - The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak, which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be a global health emergency -- the highest alarm it can sound.
Long lines in New York for monkeypox vaccine
AFP, Published on 18/07/2022
» NEW YORK: On a hot Sunday afternoon in New York, the epicenter of the US monkeypox outbreak, a long line of men aged 20 to 40 wait for a vaccine to protect themselves and their loved ones against the virus.
WHO to reconvene monkeypox emergency panel on July 21
AFP, Published on 14/07/2022
» GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday it would reconvene its expert monkeypox committee on July 21 to decide whether the outbreak constitutes a global health emergency.
London marks 50 years of Pride
AFP, Published on 03/07/2022
» LONDON: London on Saturday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first Pride parade, marking half a century of progress in the fight for equality and tolerance but with warnings that more still needs to be done.