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Mpox outbreak widens as different strains reach Côte d'Ivoire, Thailand

Côte d'Ivoire has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022, while Thailand has confirmed Asia’s first known case of a new, deadlier strain of mpox in a patient who had travelled to the country from Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Mpox cases in Australia are less severe than in Africa. Here’s what to know about the strain spreading here

Western Australia and Victoria both issued health alerts this week over cases of mpox. WA has seen two cases, while Victoria has recorded 125 cases so far this year. New South Wales, which has had 135 cases, also published a public health notice on mpox this month.

The Conversation

Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new deadlier mpox variant

The department of disease control said tests on a traveller had confirmed he was infected with the Clade 1b strain of mpox

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Deadly mpox strain detected in Thailand

As African health authorities plead for vaccines, more cases outside the continent are being reported

Salon

Mapped: New mpox cases reported. What countries have it now?

New, potentially more deadly strain of virus is rapidly spreading in Africa and has been discovered in Asia and Europe.

Al Jazeera

Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new mpox strain

Health authorities say patient travelled from Africa, instruct new arrivals from 42 ‘risk countries’ to undergo testing.

Al Jazeera

Mpox danger signs: 6 severe symptoms to watch out for amid outbreak

The new and deadlier mpox strain Clade 1B has been leading the current surge of infections across several countries, even outside the African continent. As Thailand, Philippines, Sweden, Pakistan and a range of African countries report an outbreak of the zoonotic disease, it has been declared a global health emergency…

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Monkeypox can spread like COVID through close contact: How this could put Indians at risk during upcoming festive season and how to stay safe?

As the festive season nears, the concern around viral infection increases. With several pathogens on loose, and monkeypox being declared as a global emergency, it is of utmost importance to practice hygiene especially if you have immunocompromised, elderly people and kids staying with you.

The Times of India

War-battered Gaza Faces Uphill Battle Against Polio

The Gaza Strip's first recorded polio case in 25 years has health workers and aid agencies grappling with the steep obstacles to conducting mass vaccination in the war-torn Palestinian territory.

International Business Times

60% Of US Baby Food Lacks Nutrients; Many Exceed Sugar And Salt Limits: Study

The study examined 651 products sold across the top 10 U.S. grocery chains and found that none of these products met promotional requirements set by the WHO guidelines.

Medical Daily

The new mpox variant may appear to be less deadly but it is spreading fast. Complacency would be a grave error

If the world has learned anything from the Covid pandemic, it is that new viruses must be stopped in their tracks, says science journalist Debora MacKenzie

The Guardian - UK

Mpox in kids: 10 early signs and symptoms found in children

Cases fuelled by a new strain of Mpox are on the rise in Africa and beyond. Thailand has joined the list of countries affected by mpox this year which includes Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Sweden, and Pakistan apart from the Democratic Republic of Congo where the initial outbreak occurred, as…

The Times of India

Sixty percent of baby foods on grocery store shelves are unhealthy, new study warns

None of the products surveyed meet World Health Organization (WHO) promotional requirements

The Independent UK

Congo reports more than 1,000 new mpox cases in a week

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control issued advice to travelers to mpox-affected areas

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African Nations To Begin Mpox Vaccinations Within Days

African nations prepare to vaccinate against mpox outbreak with global support. WHO declares global health emergency for the viral disease.

Al Jazeera

Thailand says mpox detected in European who travelled from Africa

The 66-year-old male arrived in the country on August 14 and is being quarantined in a hospital.

Al Jazeera

What has caused the cholera outbreak in Sudan?

At least 22 people have died from cholera in Sudan after heavy rainfall contaminated drinking water.

The Independent UK

Argentina suspects first case of mpox as entire cargo ship quarantined

Crew member not allowed to deboard ship till test results arrive

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The Guardian - UK

African health officials call for solidarity not travel bans over mpox outbreak

Head of Africa CDC Jean Kaseya urges international community to support rollout of testing and vaccinations

The Times of India

Mpox alert! Country-wise confirmed cases of new strain

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mpox a global health emergency amid an outbreak of the virus triggered by a new strain, spreading to different parts of Africa and even beyond the continent.

The Independent UK

Data on weight loss jab link to suicidal thoughts needs ‘urgent clarification’

But some academics suggest the evidence of the link between semaglutide and suicidal thoughts is ‘weak’.

Evening Standard

'Is mpox another Covid-19 - the answer is clearly no' - WHO chief

Health authorities in Europe are on alert after a case of the clade 1b variant was confirmed last week in Sweden and linked to a growing outbreak in Africa

The Guardian - UK

Bad news, red wine drinkers: alcohol is only ever bad for your health

We needn’t be puritanical about having a drink, but we can no longer deny that it harms us, even in small quantities, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Independent UK

World Health Organization moves to stress that mpox is not ‘the new COVID’

About 100 new cases of the clade 2 mpox strain are now being reported in the European region every month

The Independent UK

World Health Organization stresses that mpox is not ‘the new Covid’

About 100 new cases of the clade 2 mpox strain are now being reported in the European region every month

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