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Monkeypox outbreak 'shows signs of slowing': British health officials

The Health Security Agency said authorities are reporting about 29 new monkeypox infections every day, compared to about 52 cases a day during the last week in June.

Shocked, saddened by brutal attack on author Salman Rushdie: WHO chief

The 75-year-old Mumbai-born writer, who faced Islamist death threats for years after writing "The Satanic Verses", was stabbed by a 24-year-old New Jersey resident identified as Hadi Matar on stage

WHO announces new names for variants of monkeypox virus in circulation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced new names for variants of the monkeypox virus that are currently in circulation

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Monkeypox vs Covid-19: Here's all you need to know about the two infections

With non-endemic countries reporting a rampant spike in the number of monkeypox cases, WHO on July 24, 2022, declared monkeypox a global health emergency

Scientists have isolated monkeypox, possible to develop vaccine: Mandaviya

Upon being asked in the Rajya Sabha about the progress of vaccines for the disease, the Health Minister said that studies are still being conducted to find proper vaccination for the disease.

Covid-19, inflation and foreign aid cut accelerating health inequality: WHO

WHO Director-General has said that overlapping crises of Covid-19, inflation and cuts to foreign aid by wealthy countries are accelerating health inequality and disrupting health services.

Monkeypox can spread irrespective of sexual orientation, race: WHO

Stigma and discrimination can be as dangerous as any virus, says WHO Director General

Monkeypox likely to lead to more fatalities, says WHO as cases spread

Amid four deaths due to monkeypox outside Africa, including India, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the infectious disease is likely to lead to more fatalities.

Amid case surge, low vaccine supply, US says monkeypox can still be beaten

The country's monkeypox outbreak can still be controlled and eliminated, US health officials said, despite rising case numbers and so-far limited vaccine supplies

WHO chief advises reducing sex partners to avoid monkeypox infection

The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday advised men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider reducing sexual partners for the moment following the alarming rate of escalating outbreaks

WHO confirms two more Marburg virus cases in Ghana, says official

The outbreak is only the second in West Africa. The first ever case of the virus in the region was detected last year in Guinea

WHO says more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox globally, most in Europe

So far, 98% of cases outside the countries in Africa where the virus is endemic have been reported in men who have sex with men, the WHO said

India considering to develop monkeypox vaccine; SII CEO says no rush

While 3 cases have been reported from Kerala, one was reported in the national capital. India has now started discussions with vaccine makers to develop a monkeypox vaccine

Wuhan locks down 1 mn residents again in an echo of Covid pandemic's start

A district on the outskirts of Wuhan has been locked down, the first time the Chinese city that saw the world's first Covid-19 lockdown has imposed such a measure since 2020

Huanan seafood market in Wuhan 'epicenter' of Covid-19 pandemic: Study

A study has revealed that the WHO advisory group suggested that the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, China played an important role in the amplification of the pandemic.

Should India be worried about monkeypox?

The WHO has declared monkeypox as an international public health emergency. The last time it sounded such an alarm was when Covid-19 hit the world. Should India be worried about the monkeypox threat?

Top Headlines: India working on monkeypox test kit; IDBI Bank divestment

Pakistan ramped up its imports from India despite Islamabad's ban on trade with its eastern neighbour in the April-May period. Read more on this in our top headlines

India working on indigenous kit to test monkeypox as cases on the rise

At present, 15 VRDLs are equipped to test for monkeypox, including the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune

A reasoned response

Authorities must prepare for monkeypox