monkeypox

Health news

New York joins call for WHO to rename 'racist' monkeypox virus

Authorities in New York City are dealing with the biggest monkeypox outbreak in the United States with over 1,000 infections reported so far.

27/07/2022

Europe News

Monkeypox: These EU member states have received vaccine doses

As of 6 July, nearly 5,950 cases of monkeypox have been reported from 33 countries and areas throughout the European region.

08/07/2022

Health news

Monkeypox symptoms are changing and virus ‘could be mistaken for STI’

The monkeypox virus is spreading fast and data suggests symptoms are different from past outbreaks. Here’s what to look out for and why it’s important to get tested.

08/07/2022

Health news

WHO: Monkeypox doesn't warrant being declared global emergency yet

The international health organisation admitted that it has neglected the illness in the past, but stated that it has not escalated to an emergency "at this stage".

26/06/2022

Europe News

EU to purchase 110,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine

The first deliveries will begin at the end of June, EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has announced.

14/06/2022

Health news

Which countries are using monkeypox vaccines?

The number of monkeypox cases in Western countries is growing. Here’s a list of which nations are buying vaccines.

27/05/2022

The Cube

Monkeypox Hoax: Conspiracy theories stir across social media over latest outbreak spreads

Much like with COVID-19, the spread of Monkeypox has led to a host of misinformation emerging on social media, on how and why the outbreak began

25/05/2022

Earth News

Monkeypox: What are the dangers of zoonotic diseases?

What is a zoonotic disease? Let’s find out where monkeypox comes from and how to prevent further animal-to-human transmissions.

24/05/2022

Health news

Monkeypox: Where has the smallpox-like virus spread so far?

The virus is normally limited to certain parts of Africa but dozens of cases have now been confirmed across Europe, where authorities warn it could become endemic.

23/05/2022

World News

Monkeypox cases reported in more European countries

Health authorities across Europe are reporting small but growing numbers of monkeypox and taking measures to prevent outbreaks.

23/05/2022