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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine, Boosting Disease Control In Africa

13 Sep 2024

In a significant step to combat mpox, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic's vaccine, Jynneos, for use in Africa. This approval, called prequalification, enables United Nations agencies to purchase and distribute the vaccine to areas most affected by the virus. The WHO is also reviewing another potential...

WHO Declares Global Health Emergency As New Mpox Strain Spreads In Africa

15 Aug 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, following a significant rise in infections and deaths, particularly among children. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision after the Emergency Committee's recommendation last month. Alarming Spread of Mpox The situation in the...