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WHO declares Monkeypox a global health emergency

-New declaration comes as cases surge around the world
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak in over 70 countries an 'emergency of international concern'. Photo: Internet Source
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the decision to issue the declaration despite a lack of consensus among experts serving on the UN health agency’s emergency committee. It was the first time the chief of the UN health agency has taken such an action. Photo: Internet Source
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the decision to issue the declaration despite a lack of consensus among experts serving on the UN health agency’s emergency committee. It was the first time the chief of the UN health agency has taken such an action. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak in over 70 countries an “emergency of international concern”.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the decision to issue the declaration despite a lack of consensus among experts serving on the UN health agency’s emergency committee. It was the first time the chief of the UN health agency has taken such an action.

A public health emergency of international concern – or PHEIC – is defined by the WHO’s international health regulations as “an extraordinary event which is determined to constitute a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease and to potentially require a coordinated international response

The Director General added that there are now more than 16 thousand reported cases from 75 countries and territories, and five deaths and the number of confirmed infections rose 77% from late June through early July, according to WHO data.

5 deaths recorded in Africa 

Five deaths from the virus have been reported in Africa this year, however, no deaths have been reported outside Africa so far.

Although the declaration does not impose requirements on national governments, it serves as an urgent call for action. The WHO can only issue guidance and recommendations to its member states, not mandates. Member states are required to report events that pose a threat to global health.

Most people are recovering from monkeypox in two to four weeks, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The virus causes a rash that can spread over the body which looks like pimples or blisters and can be very painful.

In early July 7, 2022, Acting Chief Medical Officer in the VI, Dr. Ronald E. Georges said that while there is no confirmed or suspected cases of Monkeypox in the VI, it is critical that the territory raises its awareness and enters into a state of heightened vigilance and readiness so that it can respond quickly to reduce human-to-human transmission.

14 Responses to “WHO declares Monkeypox a global health emergency”

  • hypocrites (23/07/2022, 15:44) Like (12) Dislike (10) Reply
    THESE ARE THE LAST DAYS , SO YOU GREEDY SHARKS SHOULD CONSIDER DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR A CHANGE , START BY REPENTING ,BECAUSE NO ONE IS TAKING ANYTHING DOWNSTAIRS ???? WHEN THEY LEAVING THIS EARTH , THAT ALL YO THINK BELONGS TO YOU ALL
    • malone (23/07/2022, 16:48) Like (36) Dislike (2) Reply
      Wait wait wait. Who died from monkey pox?. Sell some more vaccines i see, if them clowns aint wake up now ????
  • hmm (23/07/2022, 15:48) Like (45) Dislike (9) Reply
    here we go again, they trying to continue the same Vacciness to poison you all, have anyoen seen the amount of complications that are now being reported as a result of the people who took the jab
  • Third Eye (23/07/2022, 15:49) Like (19) Dislike (5) Reply
    More like a “Global Vaccinated Health Emergency” bamboozled just like in the year 1918. Some just figuring out that they can’t even donate blood if they were vaccinated. Not sure if they can here in the BVI but they can’t in most other countries.
    • @third eye (23/07/2022, 16:06) Like (16) Dislike (5) Reply
      Total lies, no restrictions on vaccinated giving blood
    • To Third Eye (23/07/2022, 23:30) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      This is outright FALSE. People who’ve received Covid 19 can donate blood.
      Stop spreading falsehoods!
  • paul (23/07/2022, 16:15) Like (19) Dislike (7) Reply

    These is b******n disease u feel me. WHO also published a report yesterday that indicated 99% of all cases were by men who bull men. Men, stay away from the starfish and keep your starfish closed and you will be fine. Poke is there for a reason.

  • james (23/07/2022, 16:31) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    every year moving forward will there be a new virus that demands a vaccine
  • That's a Lie. A wicked man. (23/07/2022, 17:22) Like (37) Dislike (8) Reply
    Check your facts. The committee didn't agree that " it was a Global health emergency " the head was determined to make this announcement, he is being paid by the billionaires who is going to profit. He made this announcement unilaterally, on his own without the committee consent. "No consensus" .Yep. That's how they being playing us. This time someone on the committee spoke out...People are now waking up and getting brave and speaking out against corruption . God is still in control.
    • @Thats a lie....Wicked man. (24/07/2022, 14:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      The committee isnt happy with him making this unfounded undemocratic announcement. Why is he want to send the world in fear and panic.. Shows that he has personal motives...Pure evil
  • Def to the WHO (23/07/2022, 17:30) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
    WHO again, them wicked people wouldn't stop until we stop them.
    • The World News. (24/07/2022, 14:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      The world news clearly states that this man acted on his own, went against the committee who didn't agree that it was a health regency..I wonder why..What is his mission.
  • Hmm (23/07/2022, 19:20) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    If you were vaccinated.....you gon have a hard time....
  • SB (26/07/2022, 08:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    Stop engaging in SODOMY and eating @^$3 and you should be good. It's not easily transmitted so that's good. If you think I'm talking crap just research or simple google. It 1st broke out at a sodomite rave in Europe now the sodomites travelling and spreading it to their favorite sodomite destinations.



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