So far, monkeypox has been mainly active in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where it has infected more than 14,000 people and caused 511 deaths since the beginning of the year, according to WHO data.
The disease has long been present in the DRC, but has been on the rise in recent years. The current outbreak is caused by a virus called clade 1b.
Monkeypox: WHO chief convenes emergency committee
In the past month, 50 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
“In light of the spread of monkeypox outside the DRC and the potential for further international spread into Africa and beyond, I have decided to convene the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations to advise me on whether the epidemic constitutes a public health emergency of international concern,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the WHO.
He added that the committee “will meet as soon as possible” and will consist of independent experts from various fields.
Monkey pox. What are the symptoms?
Monkeypox is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by a virus. This virus can also be transmitted from person to person.
Monkeypox is characterized by fever, headache, muscle pain, and a pimple-like rash that makes it difficult to distinguish from chickenpox. The disease is most common in Africa.
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