NYC's ex-COVID czar's media 'spin' comments on SIGA technologies monkeypox drug sparks investigation
SIGA Technologies is under investigation for securities law violations after Dr. Jay Varma admitted to manipulating media narratives about their monkeypox drug.
WHO declares second international health emergency over spread of monkeypox
The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency due to a deadly variant of mpox spreading rapidly in Africa.
The new mpox variant presents a unique and multi-faceted public health threat.
The situation is exacerbated by limited healthcare resources in affected African countries.
What is mpox, how is it spread, and how can it be prevented? DW 08/15/2024
A new variant of the mpox virus is spreading rapidly in Central Africa, raising global health concerns.
South Africa reports second mpox death this week
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has resurfaced in South Africa with fatalities, causing alarm due to its transmission through close contact with infected individuals or materials.
Is there an mpox vaccine, and how does it work? DW 08/16/2024
Vaccines exist for mpox, but none specifically target the monkeypox virus; they work through cross-reactivity due to genetic similarities within Orthopoxvirus.
WHO declares second international health emergency over spread of monkeypox
The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency due to a deadly variant of mpox spreading rapidly in Africa.
The new mpox variant presents a unique and multi-faceted public health threat.
The situation is exacerbated by limited healthcare resources in affected African countries.
What is mpox, how is it spread, and how can it be prevented? DW 08/15/2024
A new variant of the mpox virus is spreading rapidly in Central Africa, raising global health concerns.
South Africa reports second mpox death this week
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has resurfaced in South Africa with fatalities, causing alarm due to its transmission through close contact with infected individuals or materials.
Is there an mpox vaccine, and how does it work? DW 08/16/2024
Vaccines exist for mpox, but none specifically target the monkeypox virus; they work through cross-reactivity due to genetic similarities within Orthopoxvirus.
WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak
The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time.
The outbreak in Congo is the country's biggest-ever outbreak of monkeypox.
African scientists warn that sexual transmission of the disease could make it more difficult to stop.
WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak
The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time, which could make it more difficult to stop the disease.
Monkeypox has been endemic in parts of Central and West Africa for decades, mostly transmitted to humans from infected rodents.
The recent outbreak in Congo is described as unusual and highlights the risk of the disease spreading widely among sexual networks.
WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak
The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time.
The outbreak in Congo is the country's biggest-ever outbreak of monkeypox.
African scientists warn that sexual transmission of the disease could make it more difficult to stop.
WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak
The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time, which could make it more difficult to stop the disease.
Monkeypox has been endemic in parts of Central and West Africa for decades, mostly transmitted to humans from infected rodents.
The recent outbreak in Congo is described as unusual and highlights the risk of the disease spreading widely among sexual networks.
Why the biggest threat of bird flu is government disinformation
Bird flu and monkeypox are emerging threats with potential severe consequences, highlighting the importance of effective government responses and public awareness of health risks.