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An insightful article on internet today that gets into the details of Mpox, providing crucial information that everyone should be aware of. It's a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know to stay informed and safe. I highly recommend taking the time to read this article. The knowledge shared here could be invaluable for you and your loved ones. Let's stay informed and take proactive steps to protect our health. #HealthAwareness #Mpox #PublicHealth #StayInformed

WHO declares mpox a "global public health emergency", again ... What does this even mean? A global health emergency sounds really scary, surely, they are shutting down travel and putting up quarantines and ... "WHO’s highest level of alert, and it can accelerate research, funding and international public health measures and co-operation to contain the disease." but instead, we only get "CDC has also issued an advisory for people traveling to the DRC and its neighboring countries" the words we choose matter, if we say something is a global emergency but don't treat it as such, the next time we have a global emergency people won't care. we can all think of 100's of things gov't did wrong during covid, lets create better systems in order to get better results, because there will be a next time ...

This PHEIC determination marks the second in two years related to #mpox. What implications does this declaration hold? The announcement catalyzes accelerated research, funding, and global public health measures to contain the disease. Find out more: [Link to WHO's announcement] (https://lnkd.in/dktJkdUx)

The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have declared that an ongoing outbreak of #mpox in Africa is both a continental and global health emergency. But what exactly is mpox? How dangerous is it? What causes it? Find the answers to these questions and other frequently asked questions relating to mpox in our latest explainer blog ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e6aRuMd8

Check out the insightful article in The New York Times featuring our esteemed dean discussing the rise of measles outbreaks across the United States.

The World Health Organization officially declares mpox a global health emergency, signaling the need for increased research, global public health measures, and international co-operation to contain the disease. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: “It’s clear that a co-ordinated international response is essential to stop this outbreak and save lives.” Read more about today's announcement and the mpox outbreak: https://lnkd.in/gTE66kx9

As Africa and the world faces what possibly could be an emerging monkeypox pandemic, the most important lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic should be applied, which is that the best solution to pandemics is to stop them early, stop them fast, and eliminate the disease before it becomes unstoppable. There is no better outcome than when there is no pandemic to threaten people’s health and the economy. #monkeypox #mpox #pandemic #covid19https://lnkd.in/gGmMhEDu

Concerns are mounting that #Mpox could develop into a significant global health threat akin to the #COVID-19 pandemic, given that it has been designated a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the #WHO twice in just four years. Could Mpox lead to a new pandemic? To explore the scale of this health crisis and how the world might prepare, read this comprehensive analysis by researcher Ahmed El-Saeid: https://lnkd.in/dJ_akQqk #AlHabtoorResearchCentre #GlobalPandemic #HealthEmergency

World Health Organization declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international. It is something to be concern about, however due to the nature of the virus it is unlikely that this would be a collapse trigger event. But a pandemic is not impossible #mpox #collapse #collapsologyandbeyond #ExistentialRisk #PublicHealthEmergency #MPOXOutbreak #GlobalConcern #VirusThreat #PandemicPossibility #HealthCrisis #WHOAlert #StayInformed #PreventativeMeasures #GlobalResponse https://lnkd.in/dN45XXQM

🚨 On August 14th, 2024, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency. A new, rapidly spreading strain of the virus has emerged, raising global concerns. Recently, four new cases were reported in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Stay informed—read more on the blog linked below. 🦠 #PublicHealth #Mpox #HealthEmergency #publichealthcluster #who #pandemic #globalcrisis #globalhealth #publichealthemergency https://lnkd.in/g49QeMB5