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World Health Organization approves emergency use of second mpox vaccine
The World Health Organization Tuesday granted emergency use authorization for the second mpox vaccine. The LC16m8 vaccine from Japan's KM Biologics is the second since WHO declared mpox a health emergency in August.
Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO
The Mpox outbreak continues to represent a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday. The WHO first declared the emergency in August, when an outbreak of a new form of mpox spread from the badly-hit Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries.
WHO keeps mpox at highest alert level
The World Health Organization said Friday it had decided to keep its alert for the mpox epidemic at the highest level, as the number of cases and countries affected rises.
Mpox remains public health emergency of International concern, says WHO
London: The World Health Organization (WHO) reiterated on Friday that the ongoing Mpox outbreak continues to pose a public health emergency. The WHO first declared the outbreak an emergency
WHO says mpox continues to remain a public health emergency
The Mpox outbreak continues to represent a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday, November 22, 2024. The WHO first declared the emergency in August, when an outbreak of a new form of mpox spread from the badly-hit Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries.
WHO to Reassess Mpox Global Health Crisis Status
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to hold a crucial meeting of its Emergency Committee to decide if mpox still constitutes a global health crisis. Currently, it is classified as a public health emergency of international concern,
WHO lists mpox vaccine by Japan's KM Biologics for emergency use
The World Health Organization listed KM Biologics' mpox vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday, making it the second shot to get the approval of the global health agency.
Mpox still public health emergency: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that mpox remains a public health emergency of international concern due to a surge in cases and the virus's continued spread across regions. The decision follows a meeting of the WHO’s Emergency Committee, which advised maintaining the high-alert status initially declared in August.
WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine for Children Amid Rising Cases in Africa
The World Health Organization approved the first mpox vaccine for children, aiming to curb its spread in affected areas like Congo. The move follows a significant increase in cases among minors and recognizes the vulnerability of children to the disease,
UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children, a decision experts hope will help make immunizations more widely available to one of the hardest-hit populations during the ongoing outbreaks of the disease in Congo and elsewhere in Africa.
First mpox vaccine for children approved by WHO to fight virus outbreak
The vaccine is the second to be approved by the UN agency and the first approved for children aged one and older. View on euronews
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The mpox outbreak continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organization ...
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Mpox outbreak continues to be a public health emergency, WHO says
The mpox outbreak continues to represent a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday.