From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost

From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost

Mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease, noting that more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year have already … Read more

Why has the world reacted so slowly? – Firstpost

Why has the world reacted so slowly? – Firstpost

The World Health Organization may have declared mpox a global health emergency last week, but the world has reacted far too slowly to the threat. The new variant of mpox has been circulating within the Congo for months. The vast central African nation has seen 96 per cent of the world’s roughly 17,000 recorded cases … Read more

How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost

How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. A new form of the virus, clade lb, has triggered global concern as it seems to be spreading quickly and little is known about the strain. The virus has spread to several countries outside Africa. This includes Pakistan, which reported … Read more

How bad is it? – Firstpost

How bad is it? – Firstpost

The World Health Organization has declared that a recent outbreak of mpox represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. A more deadly and contagious variant of the virus has claimed the lives of over 600 people since the beginning of 2024. Besides Africa, new cases have also been reported in Europe … Read more

How does it spread, what are the symptoms to watch out for? – Firstpost

How does it spread, what are the symptoms to watch out for? – Firstpost

Mpox was declared a global emergency last month, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission. The highly contagious virus has been spreading rapidly to other countries, including Sweden, Thailand, Singapore, Pakistan and others. India, too, has recorded a suspected case of monkeypox in a man who travelled recently from a country suffering an outbreak. … Read more

India confirms first mpox case, says it’s not part of current health emergency – Firstpost

India confirms first mpox case, says it’s not part of current health emergency – Firstpost

Mpox typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions, and is usually mild but can kill. Children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV, are all at higher risk of complications. read more A man who recently travelled from a country experiencing mpox transmission has tested positive for the disease, … Read more