Jakarta – There are a number of ways of transmitting monkeypox that the public needs to be aware of. Because this zoonotic disease is not only transmitted from animal to animal, but also to humans. Spokesman for the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI) Dr. Mohammad Syahril, explained that so far there have been around 3,335 … Read more
Monkeypox is endemic in some parts of Africa but not in South Africa REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JOHANNESBURG – South African (South African) Health Minister Joe Phaahla said his party had received information from the country’s laboratory service confirming the existence of a case monkey pox first in South Africa. The patient in the case was a 30-year-old … Read more
Jakarta – Some time ago, scientists in Italy and Germany detected the monkeypox virus in the semen of a number of patients. Responding to the findings, the World Health Organization (WHO) immediately conducted an investigation regarding reports of the monkeypox virus in semen. The investigation was intended to see if monkeypox could be sexually transmitted. … Read more
UKHSA says monkeypox appears to be spreading from person to person in the UK REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON — The UK’s Health Safety Administration (UKHSA) said monkeypox appeared to be spreading from person to person in the UK on Wednesday (1/6/2022). This usually mild viral disease is known to spread through close contact. “The current outbreak is … Read more
Seven African countries have cumulatively reported nearly 1,400 cases of monkeypox REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KIGALI — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (31/5/2022) said seven African countries had cumulatively reported nearly 1,400 monkey pox case This year. Such cases have been reported in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo … Read more
The first human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Case monkeypox or monkey pox have been reported worldwide in recent weeks. More than 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) said there were another … Read more
Nigerian citizen infected with Monkeypox. Senior US health officials Saturday (21/5/2022) revealed the possibility of Monkeypox is transmitted through intimate contact, or sexual contact of people with the rash. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria) Writer : Edwin Shri Bimo | Editor : Vyara Lestari NEW YORK, KOMPAS.TV – A senior United States (US) health official Saturday … Read more
Africa has overcome several outbreaks of monkeypox during the Covid-19 pandemic REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JOHANNESBURG — Africa has overcome several outbreaks monkey pox during the Covid-19 pandemic, while the disease has only become a concern in Europe and the United States. “During this pandemic, we have experienced several outbreaks of monkeypox on the African continent. We expect … Read more