 "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
 "In Graphics | A simple guide to understanding mpox – Firstpost")
The World Health Organization has declared the spread of mpox a global health hazard and has warned that the virus might ultimately cross international borders. On Friday, Sweden announced that it had recorded its first case amid scientists being concerned about the spread of a new version of the disease. Let’s take a closer look read … Read more
 "Man with no travel history is first mpox case in Philippines since December – Firstpost")
What was concerning was the fact that the Department of Health (DOH) mentioned that the Filipino man who was diagnosed with the virus had no travel history outside the country read more Amid the global scare over the recent outbreak of mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox), Phillippines detected a new case of the virus in … Read more
 "India’s Bharat Biotech to launch oral cholera vaccine amid global shortage – Firstpost")
India’s Bharat Biotech said on Tuesday its oral cholera vaccine cleared a latestage trial and that it plans a global launch, aiming to make up to 200 million doses a year amid an expanding outbreak of the disease and treatment shortages. read more India’s Bharat Biotech said on Tuesday its oral cholera vaccine cleared a … Read more
 "Polio has made a comeback in war-torn Gaza. Here’s what we know so far – Firstpost")
Once thought to be nearly eradicated, polio has made a troubling return in Gaza, sending shockwaves through the war-torn region. The infection and subsequent partial paralysis of the 10-month-old Abdul-Rahman Abu Al-Jidyan has left health officials scrambling to contain its spread. Authorities are now rushing to launch a mass vaccination campaign for children across the … Read more
 "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")
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")
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
 "Why measles cases have risen by 20% across the world – Firstpost")
Cases of measles are increasing worldwide. According to a study, about 10 million people caught the world’s most infectious disease last year, a 20 per cent rise compared with 2022. A decline in vaccination coverage is the primary driver of a rise in disease cases. The study cautioned that a global target of eliminating measles … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in a statement on Wednesday has raised an alarm over the skyrocketing number of diabetes cases worldwide. The global health body noted that global diabetes cases have skyrocketed, exceeding 800 million adults, a four-fold increase since 1990, as revealed in a recent study published in The Lancet on World Diabetes … Read more
