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Thailand Reports Mpox Case in European Traveler from Africa

Thailand has confirmed an mpox case in a 66-year-old European man who arrived from Africa last week. Health officials are currently conducting tests to identify the specific strain of the virus. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the head of Thailand's Department of Disease Control, announced on Wednesday......

Global Health Watchdog Addresses Emerging Mpox Strain

In a recent statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified the current mpox situation, distinguishing it from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hans Kluge, WHO's European director, emphasized that the organization has substantial knowledge about the mpox virus and effective control measures, which......

Sudan Grapples with Deadly Cholera Outbreak Amid Ongoing Conflict and Floods

Sudan is currently facing a severe cholera outbreak that has claimed at least 22 lives and infected hundreds more, according to Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim. This health crisis is unfolding against the backdrop of a 16-month-long conflict and devastating floods, further compounding the nation’s......

Essential Mpox Vaccine Guidance for Travelers to Africa Amid New Strain Concerns

Travelers Advised to Consider Mpox Vaccine Amid New Strain Concerns The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued updated recommendations urging travelers to consider vaccination against mpox, particularly when visiting affected areas in Africa. This advice follows outbreaks......

Morocco's Mpox Strategy: A Model for Effective Health Response

Morocco's Health Minister convened a pivotal meeting with experts to evaluate the nation's response to the mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization's global emergency declaration. In alignment with royal directives, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb led discussions with the......

Sudan's Health Crisis Deepens: Cholera Claims 300 Lives Amid Rising Dengue and Meningitis Concerns

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has precipitated a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases and claiming hundreds of lives. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization (WHO) official, revealed on Friday that cholera has resulted in over 300 fatalities, with 11,327 cases......

Global Health Alert: Novel Mpox Strain Emerges in Europe, WHO Anticipates Spread

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the potential increase in imported Clade 1 mpox cases across Europe. This announcement comes on the heels of Sweden's confirmation of the first such case outside of Africa on Thursday. In a statement released by the WHO's European......

Gaza's Health Crisis: UN Agencies Call for Urgent Action

In a stark warning issued today, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other United Nations humanitarian agencies have urgently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza. Their primary concern is to facilitate a critical mass vaccination campaign aimed at averting a potential polio outbreak......

Exodus from Khan Younès: 150,000 Palestinians Flee Amid Unrelenting Bombardments

Over 80% of Gaza Under Evacuation Orders or Declared No-Go Zones Amidst a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis, the Gaza Strip witnessed one of its largest single-day displacements on Monday, July 22, as more than 150,000 residents fled Khan Younès. This mass exodus, reported by the United......