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As monkeypox spreads, know the difference between warning and stigmatizing people

While the current monkeypox outbreak appears to mostly affect men who have sex with other men, others are still at risk. History and public health experts say it's dangerous to suggest otherwise.

WEKU

Why declaring monkeypox a global health emergency is a preventative step -- not a reason for panic

Countries that are members of the United Nations are obligated to report cases of unusual diseases that have the potential to become global health threats. In May 2022, more than a dozen countries in Europe, the Americas and other regions of the world that had never before had cases of…

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Edinburgh health expert Devi Sridhar on who should be worried about monkeypox

The virologist specialist has backed the move by the World Health Organization and has said that those most at risk from the virus - men having sex with men - should be offered vaccines.

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Therese Raphael: Why the WHO wants everyone to wake up about monkeypox

The World Health Organization had a hard time deciding whether to label monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) or not. That’s a rare designation, given to COVID-19 and a handful of other diseases such as swine flu in 2009, polio in 2014 and Ebola (twice). It carries…

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'Mor Prom' app gets big upgrade

The Ministry of Public Health is working with the private sector to transform the Mor Prom app into a new standalone digital health platform.

Bangkok Post

1,828 new Covid cases, 35 more deaths

There were 35 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,828 new cases admitted to hospitals on Monday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Reducing poverty and inequality should be ‘urgent public health necessity’

Poverty is toxic to people’s mental and physical health, the Centre for Mental Health said.

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Capital on alert for monkeypox

City Hall is on full alert for monkeypox infections in at-risk areas in the capital, including locations where foreign tourists gather in large numbers.

Bangkok Post

Judge rejects bid to force Arwady deposition in General Iron case

The public health commissioner won’t be required to answer questions under oath after permit denial.

Chicago Sun-Times

EXCLUSIVE: Tonix Pharmaceuticals CEO Highlights Advantages Of Company's Monkeypox Vaccine In Development

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp (NASDAQ: TNXP) shares are soaring Monday after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern.

Benzinga

Controlling monkeypox: The time for Canada to act is now

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It’s likely that until about two months ago, many Canadians had not even heard of this disease.

The Conversation

‘Monkeypox virus has evolved’

We need to be prepared to roll out intense response, says WHO official

The Hindu

Break Out the Condoms to Fight Monkeypox

Clear, honest messaging on sex is vital to stopping a potential epidemic.

Foreign Policy

Monkeypox cases rise again in Wales

Public Health Wales have confirmed an increase in cases

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The Guardian - UK

Monkeypox is truly an emergency. The WHO was right to raise the highest alarm

Supporting the people most at-risk of this awful disease is the only way to reduce its impact and stop its spread, says global health expert Devi Sridhar

The Independent UK

Monkeypox ‘can be contained, absolutely’ in US, White House doctor says

There are 2,500 reported cases of monkeypox in the US, detected in 44 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico

The Guardian - US

If you have a miscarriage in Republican America, your health is now at risk

The supreme court’s decision to overturn Roe has created a vast new public health crisis, as abortion bans complicate once-standard care for pregnant women

WEKU

Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox

Cases in the U.S. are 10 times higher than they were a month ago. Researchers advise that the coming days and weeks will be crucial as to whether the outbreak can be contained.

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Monday briefing: Gay and bisexual men are most at risk from monkeypox. Why aren’t we saying so clearly?

In today’s newsletter: 98% of monkeypox cases so far are in gay or bisexual men but a fear of stigmatising the disease has set public health back

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Newmarch House COVID-19 inquest told residents went without food, oxygen during outbreak

An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 19 aged care residents in a Western Sydney nursing home in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic hears details about the final days of their lives.

Bangkok Post

Monkeypox patient can stay in Cambodia, says Anutin

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has indicated there are no plans for Thailand to seek the return of the Nigerian monkeypox patient from Cambodia.

Bangkok Post

City braces for sixth wave with spike in infections

Bangkok is bracing for a sixth wave of Covid-19, as Covid cases in the capital hit over 10,000 new cases per day, threatening the city's public health system.

Bangkok Post

1,740 new Covid cases, 32 more deaths

There were 32 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,740 new cases admitted to hospitals on Sunday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok braces for sixth wave with big spike in infections feared

Bangkok is bracing for a sixth wave of Covid-19, as Covid cases in the capital bounce back to over 10,000 new cases per day, threatening the city's public health system.

Bangkok Post

Govt on high monkeypox alert

Thailand is considering raising further its health alert for monkeypox by listing it as a so-called "serious communicable disease", after the viral disease was classified as a new public health emergency worthy of international concern.

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