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Monkeypox Cases Cross 14,000, WHO to Decide On Global Emergency Status Today

The WHO stated that 14,000 cases of monkeypox have been recorded from 70 countries.

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The number of monkeypox cases has crossed 14,000 from 70 countries, with five deaths reported from Africa, the WHO said on Thursday, 20 July.

Director General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated late 20 July that while some countries had shown a decline in cases, others were reporting fresh monkeypox cases.

India reported its second case of monkeypox as well the same day, early 20 July. The WHO has stated that while the largest number of monkeypox cases in this present outbreak have been recorded in men who have sex with men, other groups have begun showing signs of community transmission as well.

The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the WHO will meet on Thursday, 21 July, to decide whether Monkeypox constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

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Monkeypox cases began rising outside of West and Central Africa in April 2022. The virus, which is endemic to these parts, was first detected in monkeys in 1958 and in humans in 1970.

The WHO has stated that mass vaccination will not be possible because of a lack of vaccine supply to meet the demand.

"Most cases continue to be reported from Europe. While we're seeing a decline in trend in some countries, others are seeing an increase. Six new countries reported cases last week. Information is our most valuable weapon against monkeypox. WHO will continue to provide information to these countries."
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director, WHO

However, the WHO added that they will continue to support countries in whatever way they can, including providing vaccines to high-risk groups like pregnant women, children and the immunocompromised.

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