Monkeypox can be overcome if we act now

GENEVA – Countries around the world must take quick steps to contain the spread of monkeypox (monkeypox) and share data on their vaccine stocks.

Senior World Health Organization (WHO) official Sylvie Briand warned on Friday (27/5/2022).

“We think if we put the right steps in place now, we might be able to tackle this easily,” Sylvie Briand, WHO director for Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness, told the UN agency’s annual assembly.

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Monkeypox is a mild viral infection that is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.

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The virus spreads mainly through close contact and until recent outbreaks, was rarely seen in other parts of the world.

That is why the recent emergence of cases in Europe, the United States (US) and other countries has raised awareness.

So far, there have been about 300 confirmed or suspected cases in about 20 countries where the virus was not previously circulating.

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