Toronto sees a surge in mpox cases while Africa declares a health emergency! Vaccination is the superhero we need! 🦸♂️💉
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is making headlines once again as cities around the world struggle to get a handle on its resurgence. Public health officials in Toronto have sounded the alarm, urging eligible residents to get vaccinated as the city recorded a stark rise in mpox cases this summer. As of July 31, Toronto reported 93 confirmed cases of mpox—a significant jump from only 21 during the same time last year. With events and festivals increasing social interactions, health experts warn that it's crucial to boost immunity against this infectious disease to prevent further spread.
Making matters more concerning, Africa has also been grappling with a rapidly escalating crisis of mpox infections. Health authorities there declared a continent-wide public health emergency, a historic move highlighting the urgency of the situation. Since January 2022, Africa has reported over 38,465 cases and 1,456 deaths, sparking a call for immediate worldwide action. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has found it necessary to classify mpox as a serious public health threat, leading to significant international attention and support.
The declaration of a public health emergency by African health officials signifies that they are not taking the rising cases lightly. They aim to marshal a robust response to curb the transmission and push for vaccination drives. Globally, the World Health Organization has also been closely monitoring the situation as new strains of mpox start to emerge. These strains, while familiar, have shown capabilities that could pose new challenges in containing the outbreaks, raising concerns over their transmission and severity.
It’s worth noting that while mpox might sound like a distant issue affecting others, the reality is it can easily cross borders, as evidenced by recent case spikes in urban areas like Toronto. So, what can residents do? Get vaccinated! It’s not just about personal safety—vaccines are the key to community health and a path toward normalcy. Furthermore, when it comes to mpox, remember this: vaccination doesn’t just protect you; it protects everyone around you!
In addition to being crucial for your health, getting vaccinated can assist in preventing potential overrun of healthcare facilities—an issue that was previously witnessed during the pandemic. Plus, here's a fun fact: mpox got its name because the virus was first discovered in laboratory monkeys in 1958, but it primarily spreads through rodents in the wild. If only we could convince all these animals to stay healthy, we might not need to worry about their viruses!
News Release August 13, 2024 Toronto continues to report new mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases, with cases increasing in late June and July following ...
Toronto public health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox as the number of reported cases in the city continues to rise.
As cases of mpox skyrocket in Africa, health officials there have declared the continent's first-ever public health emergency as a “call to action” for more ...
Un total de 38 465 cas ont été recensés dans 16 pays africains depuis janvier 2022, pour 1456 décès.
Africa's top public health body declared what it termed a 'public health emergency of continental security' on Tuesday over an outbreak of mpox.
Toronto Public Health unit said as of July 31 there have been a total of 93 confirmed cases of the mpox compared with 21 cases for the same period in 2023.
Toronto is reporting a 'spike' in mpox cases and health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated to contain the spread.
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A fast-spreading mpox outbreak in Africa was declared a continent-wide public health emergency, as the region's main health advisory body invoked this power ...
TPH reported an increase in mpox cases from June to July, stemming from what the public health unit called major events and festivals.
Toronto is reporting a 'spike' in mpox cases and health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated to contain the spread.
Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent's top health body ...
Formerly known as monkey pox, the virus has infected more than 15000 people and killed 461 in Africa this year. Public health officials in the continent ...
In response to new and resurging mpox outbreaks in multiple African countries, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a continent- ...
There have been 93 confirmed cases of mpox in the city as of July 31, more than quadruple the 21 cases confirmed in the same period last year.
As of July 31, Toronto has recorded 93 cases of mpox in 2024, up from 21 during the same period last year.
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The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, ...
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LONDON (AP) — The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health ...
Some of the countries affected are Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.
On Tuesday, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared a public health emergency of continental concern for the first time ever, and on ...
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, ...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has named mpox a public health emergency of international concern for the second time, on the heels of a continental ...
L'Organisation mondiale de la santé a déclenché mercredi son plus haut niveau d'alerte sanitaire au niveau international face à la résurgence des cas de ...
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, warning ...
On Tuesday, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared a public health emergency of continental concern for the first time ever.
Dear members of the Emergency Committee, colleagues and friends,. As you know, mpox has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for more than ...
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