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2024 - 8 - 13Mpox Mania: From Toronto to Africa, Vaccines are the New Cool!
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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!
Toronto Public Health urges eligible residents to get vaccinated ... (toronto.ca)
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 ...
TPH urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise ... (CBC.ca)
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.
Growing mpox 'crisis' prompts Africa to declare first-ever public ... (CBC.ca)
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 ...
Épidémie de mpox en Afrique, l'urgence de santé publique déclarée (Le Devoir)
Un total de 38 465 cas ont été recensés dans 16 pays africains depuis janvier 2022, pour 1456 décès.
Mpox emergency declared in Africa amid surge in cases (Globalnews.ca)
Africa's top public health body declared what it termed a 'public health emergency of continental security' on Tuesday over an outbreak of mpox.
Mpox in Toronto: Health officials see sharp rise in cases (Globalnews.ca)
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 mpox cases rising: TPH (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)
Toronto is reporting a 'spike' in mpox cases and health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated to contain the spread.
Mpox is still being transmitted across the world, says UN health ... (UN News)
Mpox has been confirmed in Burundi, one of four countries in Eastern Africa where the disease has surfaced for the first time, the UN World Health ...
Mpox Declared African Health Emergency to Marshal Response (BNN)
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 ...
Toronto seeing surge in mpox cases, vaccines recommended: TPH (CityNews Toronto)
TPH reported an increase in mpox cases from June to July, stemming from what the public health unit called major events and festivals.
Toronto seeing 'spike' in mpox cases: officials (CTV Toronto)
Toronto is reporting a 'spike' in mpox cases and health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated to contain the spread.
Mpox in Africa: New strain declared a continental public health ... (BBC News)
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 ...
Africa CDC declares health emergency over mpox, warns of 'global ... (The Globe and Mail)
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 ...
The mpox outbreak never ended in Africa. Now a deadlier strain is ... (Vox)
In response to new and resurging mpox outbreaks in multiple African countries, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a continent- ...
Toronto health officials urge at-risk groups to get vaccinated as ... (The Globe and Mail)
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.
Toronto Public Health warns of spike in mpox following downtown ... (Toronto Star)
As of July 31, Toronto has recorded 93 cases of mpox in 2024, up from 21 during the same period last year.
Africa CDC Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency of ... (africacdc.org)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 13 Aug 2024 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a ...
Mpox vaccines likely months away even as WHO discusses ... (CTV News)
Vaccines to help curb an escalating mpox outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries may still not reach the central African country ...
Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa. What ... (ABC News)
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, ...
Morning Update: Africa's deepening mpox crisis (The Globe and Mail)
Good morning. A new, deadlier strain of the mpox virus is spreading at alarming rates across Africa – more on that below, along with fears of retaliation ...
Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa. What ... (Mountain View Today)
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 ...
Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a ... (The Conversation Africa)
Some of the countries affected are Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.
Mpox vaccines likely months away even as WHO discusses ... (CTV News)
On Tuesday, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared a public health emergency of continental concern for the first time ever, and on ...
Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa. What ... (ABC News)
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, ...
Mpox may be declared a global health emergency today. Here's why (Toronto Star)
Mpox may be declared a global health emergency today. Here's why. The outbreak is being driven by a new, deadlier variant of mpox (formerly monkeypox). Here's ...
Variole simienne: l'OMS déclenche son plus haut niveau d'alerte ... (Le Journal de Montréal)
L'OMS réunit son comité d'urgence sur cette maladie pour évaluer s'il faut décréter le plus haut degré d'alerte sanitaire sur le plan international.
Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa. What ... (Coast Reporter)
The World Health Organization says there have been more than 14000 cases and 524 deaths this year, which already exceed last year's figures.
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second ... (CTV News)
An emergency committee met earlier on Wednesday to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on whether the disease outbreak constitutes a "public ...
WHO names mpox a global health emergency for second time as ... (CBC.ca)
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 ...
Épidémie de mpox | L'OMS déclenche son plus haut niveau d'alerte ... (La Presse)
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 ...
What you need to know about mpox: WECHU (CTV Windsor)
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 ...
Mpox vaccines delayed as virus spreads across Africa (Globalnews.ca)
On Tuesday, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared a public health emergency of continental concern for the first time ever.
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the IHR Emergency ... (World Health Organization)
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 ...
WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency ... (ABC News)
He noted that the new version of mpox spreading from Congo appears to have a death rate of about 3-4%. During the global 2022 mpox outbreak that ...
Pourquoi les nouveaux cas de mpox inquiètent-ils l'Afrique (et le ... (Le Point)
La propagation rapide du mpox (ex-variole du singe) en Afrique préoccupe l'OMS, qui a déclenché, ce mercredi, son plus haut niveau d'alerte sanitaire au ...
Mpox : où en est la lutte contre l'épidémie qui touche 16 pays ... (RTL.fr)
Anciennement connue sous le nom de "variole du singe", l'épidémie mpox accélère sa propagation. En réponse, l'agence de santé Africa CDC, s'est mise en état ...
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