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WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on November 22

The World Health Organization will hold an emergency meeting on November 22 to decide whether mpox continues to be a public health emergency.

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Britain detects two more cases of mpox variant, risk ‘remains low’

Britain has detected two cases of Clade Ib mpox, a variant, in household contacts of the first case, taking the total to three.

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WHO activates emergency health network in mpox-hit nations for first time

The World Health Organization has for the first time activated its emergency health network in eight countries affected by the mpox outbreak, including.

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Congo begins mpox vaccination in eastern region, roll-outs in 11 provinces

he Democratic Republic of the Congo has started mpox vaccination aiding efforts to halt the spread of the viral disease, according to the.

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US agency’s health alert warns people of proximity with mpox-infected

The US national public agency has issued a Health Alert Network on the ongoing outbreak of the Clade I monkeypox virus, warning its.

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Young Indian male suspected to have mpox disease, contact tracing on

India suspects a young male to be infected with mpox after he travelled to a country currently in the grip of the disease,.

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First batch of Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccines in Congo by Sept. 5 

The World Health Organization expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines, made by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union, today in.

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Emergent gets US drug regulator’s nod to use its smallpox vaccine for mpox

Emergent BioSolutions Inc., got the US drug regulator’s approval to expand its smallpox vaccine use to treat mpox, according to a company statement.

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UNICEF issues emergency tender to purchase mpox vaccines

United Nations Children’s Fund, the world's largest single vaccine buyer, has issued an emergency tender to buy mpox vaccines to fight the rapid.

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Global health body appeals for $87.4 million to contain mpox spread

The World Health Organization has appealed for $87.4 million over the next six months to stop and contain the current global outbreak of.

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