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Sweden reports 1st case of deadlier mpox outside Africa

Following the WHO's declaration that the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global health emergency, Sweden reported its first case of a deadlier clade of the virus.

LiveScience

Mpox Kills 548 In DR Congo, Case Recorded In Sweden

The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday an mpox outbreak has killed 548 people there this year, as the first case outside Africa of the virus's more dangerous variant was recorded in a traveller in Sweden.

International Business Times

First case of mpox strain confirmed in Europe amid global public health emergency

WHO has declared mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency

The Independent UK

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First case of more contagious mpox found in Europe in Sweden

Sweden's public health agency has recorded what it says is the first case of contagious new variant Clade I outside the African continent

Evening Standard

An African country just made it cheaper for tourists to visit

Airlines and tourist companies have been seeing a spike in tourist interest in Africa.

The Street

Red colobus are Africa’s most endangered monkeys – protecting them will also safeguard forests

Many people have never heard of a red colobus, yet they are Africa’s most imperilled group of monkeys.

The Conversation

Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic

The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly pose unexpected global threats.

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Mpox: Global action needed to prevent spread of virus beyond Africa, says scientist

World Health Organisation has declared spread of mpox a global health emergency

Evening Standard

Mpox 2024 mapped: All the countries where cases of new strain have been confirmed - including UK

While the new clade 1 strain of mpox has appeared in parts of Africa, other types have been recorded around the world this year, including in the UK

The Independent UK

What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

On Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. There have been over 15,600 cases and over 530 deaths reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries in Africa. The disease had previously caused a global outbreak from 2022…

The Conversation

'We knew this would come': Expert on what mpox outbreak might mean for Scotland

AN expert has warned that Scotland may struggle to cope with an increase in demand for sexual health services if the mpox outbreak spreads to the UK.

The National (Scotland)

First Thing: Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency, says WHO

Experts urge accelerated access to vaccines and testing. Plus, Columbia University president resigns

The Guardian - UK

France honors African soldiers who helped liberate the French Riviera from Nazis 80 years ago

France is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of the French Riviera in World War II to push back the Nazis

The Independent UK

What is mpox? What you need to know about the latest global health emergency

More than 14,000 cases and 524 death have been reported from mpox in Africa this year

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UN agency declares public health emergency over mpox outbreak

THE World Health Organisation has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern ...

France 24

France commemorates 80-year anniversary of Provence landings

France commemorated the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Allied landings in Provence on Thursday, with six African leaders taking part in the official events to highlight the major role played by African troops. Speaking on the anniversary, President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the contributions made by the soldiers recruited…

The Conversation

WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread.

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WHO Declares Mpox Global Emergency With Cases In 13 Countries

WHO declares mpox global emergency as new strain spreads in Africa, urgent international response needed.

International Business Times

WHO Declares Mpox A Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the mpox surge in Africa was now a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation.

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