World Health OrganizationEuropean chiefs have tripled the number ofmonkeypoxcases in the region on Friday in the last two weeks. Warning that, previously rare diseases in each country will not settle on the continent.
Dr. Hans Kluge justifies in a statement that despite last week's UN health agency decision, the expanding outbreak is still declared a global health emergency. He said it wasn't something to do.
"Urgent and collaborative action is essential to turn a corner in a race to reverse the ongoing epidemic of the disease," Kruge said.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 5,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported from 51 countries around the world. Kluge states that the number of infections in Europe accounts for about 90% of the world total, and 31 countries in the WHO European region are currently identifying cases.
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Kluge reports to WHO that 99% of cases are male. And said that it indicates that most of them were men who had sex with men. However, he said there were currently "small" cases among household contacts, including children. Most people reported symptoms such as rash, fever, malaise, myalgia, vomiting, and chills.
Scientists warn that anyone in close physical contact with monkeypox or those with clothing or sheets is at risk of infection, regardless of sexual orientation. .. Vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant women are considered more likely to have a serious illness.
Approximately 10% of patients were hospitalized for treatment or isolation, and one was admitted to the intensive care unit. No deaths have been reported.
Kruge may be wary of some people seeking health care in some countries that have mentioned the issue of stigma of some people, and WHO has called the organizer of the gay pride event. He said he is working with partners, including.
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The biggest monkey in the UK With the outbreak of monkeypox across Africa, authorities have pointed out that the disease has spread to "a defined sexual network of men who have sex with gay, bisexual, or men." British health officials said there were no signs of persistent infection beyond these populations.
In May, a major European WHO adviser said the surge in incidents in Europe was likely related to male sexual activity at two rave parties in Spain and Belgium. The emergence in the gay and bisexual communities is a "random event." According to British experts, most cases in the UK reported having sex with other men in places such as saunas and sex clubs. It is said that the man who did it is involved.
At this weekend's pride event in the UK ahead of homosexuals, London's best public health doctors will give people with monkeypox symptoms such as glandular swelling and blisters. I asked you to stay home.
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WHO Europe Director Kluge expands monkeypox monitoring and gene sequencing capabilities to include cases Was promptly identified and appealed to each country to take measures. To prevent further transmission. He said vaccine procurement "must apply the principle of equity."
The main vaccine used for monkeypox was originally developed for smallpox, and the European Medicines Agency will allow injections for monkeypox earlier this week. He said he began to evaluate whether it should be. WHO states that the supply of Bavarian Scandinavian vaccines is very limited.
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The United Kingdom and Germany have already begun vaccination of people at high risk of monkeypox. The UK has recently expanded its immune program to provide shots to most gay and bisexual men who have multiple sexual partners and are considered to be the most vulnerable.
Until May, monkeypox was not known to cause outbreaks outside Africa. In Africa, the disease is endemic in several countries, and when it infects infected wildlife people, the outbreak is almost always limited.
To date, there have been approximately 1,800 suspected monkeypox cases, including more than 70 deaths in Africa. The vaccine has never been used to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in Africa.
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WHO's Africa office said this week that the countries supplying vaccines are "mainly for their own population." I have reserved them for. "
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