"The risk to the UK population is currently considered low. However, planning is under way to prepare for any cases that we might see in the UK." Dr. Meera Chand highlights that although the current risk remains low, proactive measures are crucial in ensuring the readiness of the healthcare system to effectively respond to potential cases of mpox. This strategic planning aims to enable swift recognition, testing, and management of anyone who may become infected with the virus, mitigating the risk of further spread."
"One of the main reasons the WHO called for global action against mpox is the emergence of a new type of the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), known as Clade 1b." This new strain is alarming not just due to its origin but because of its increasing prevalence and its potential to cause severe disease and mortality. With reported fatalities in the DRC exceeding 450, global attention and action are deemed essential to control its spread beyond Africa."
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