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Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Where did monkeypox come from?

As of 21 July 2022, there are 2,208 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

As Monkeypox virus reaches Delhi, doctors share tips for prevention and treatment options

With the monkeypox outbreak spreading globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it as a PHEIC - ‘public health emergency of international concern’. This declaration, which is WHO’s highest alarm, is a way to create a wake-up call for countries as they struggle to contain the spread of the…

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2022

US to distribute 786,000 additional monkeypox vaccine doses obtained from Danish plant

Biden government has come under criticism for delayed response to monkeypox outbreak

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Marburg virus disease: what is it, what are the symptoms and how worried should we be?

Ghana is working to contain an outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus, or MVD, which has no treatment and can be fatal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2022

Monkeypox declared disease of ‘national significance’ in Australia

Guidelines for who should get immunised have also been updated ahead of newer vaccines being made available in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2022

Monkeypox 'set to be declared health emergency' as cases rise at alarming rate

The US is set to follow the World Health Organization by calling the monkeypox outbreak a health emergency, it has been reported, with the number of cases now up to 18,000 globally

Daily Mirror · Jul 28, 2022

Community ke y to controlling 'C'

Viral hepatitis -- a liver inflammation caused by a viral infection -- is a global challenge. It is estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that over 1 million deaths are caused by chronic hepatitis B and C infections per year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: SIGA Technologies CEO Says Company Is Prepared To Respond To Monkeypox Outbreak With TPOXX Stockpile Upon Approval

SIGA Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: SIGA) shares have rallied about 50% since the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern.

Benzinga · Jul 27, 2022

A future free of hepatitis

Early diagnosis is the gateway for both prevention and successful treatment

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2022