As per a report by the Standard, Hong Kong has recorded its first suspected case of monkeypox. Citing sources, the publication reported that a young man who arrived in the city on Monday (September 5) exhibited symptoms of the viral disease.

The man was taken to Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam and a confirmation of his monkeypox test result is still awaited.

Hong Kong is currently finalising negotiations with a vaccine producer for its initial shipment of vaccinations against the monkeypox virus.

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The government has also made arrangements to reserve facilities for the quarantine of close contacts of confirmed cases of monkeypox, in addition to purchasing the vaccine.&nbsp;

According to the SAR administration, which was quoted in the story, measures have been taken to deal with both potential local outbreaks and any imported cases of monkeypox.

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A statement by officials said that Hong Kong has not recorded any confirmed cases of the virus, however, the nation continues to be on guard against local transmission.

“Infection control experts in the Hospital Authority have reviewed the public hospitals’ preparedness to manage monkeypox patients… [and] has formulated a contingency plan," said a statement. &nbsp;

“[The] CHP plans to arrange monkeypox vaccination on a voluntary basis for close contacts of confirmed cases to prevent the onset of disease, as well as pre-exposure prophylaxis for persons at high risk of exposure, such as healthcare workers responsible for caring for monkeypox patients, laboratory staff, animal care personnel and any other high-risk groups in the community when there is a documented transmission chain.”&nbsp;

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Reuters reports that&nbsp;following a month-long trend of rising infections in Europe, cases are declining.

Last week, talking to the press, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "This is an outbreak that can be stopped, and in regions that do not have animal-to-human transmission, this is a virus that can eliminated."

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As per a report by the Standard, Hong Kong has recorded its first suspected case of monkeypox. Citing sources, the publication reported that a young man who arrived in the city on Monday (September 5) exhibited symptoms of the viral disease. The man was taken to Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam and a confirmation of his monkeypox test result is still awaited. Hong Kong is currently finalising negotiations with a vaccine producer for its initial shipment of vaccinations against the monkeypox virus. Watch | WION Fineprint | Twitter failed to tackle LGBTQ monkeypox hate speech, says study The government has also made arrangements to reserve facilities for the quarantine of close contacts of confirmed cases of monkeypox, in addition to purchasing the vaccine. According to the SAR administration, which was quoted in the story, measures have been taken to deal with both potential local outbreaks and any imported cases of monkeypox. Also read | 'We don't have to live with monkeypox': WHO says the outbreak can be stopped A statement by officials said that Hong Kong has not recorded any confirmed cases of the virus, however, the nation continues to be on guard against local transmission. “Infection control experts in the Hospital Authority have reviewed the public hospitals’ preparedness to manage monkeypox patients… [and] has formulated a contingency plan," said a statement. “[The] CHP plans to arrange monkeypox vaccination on a voluntary basis for close contacts of confirmed cases to prevent the onset of disease, as well as pre-exposure prophylaxis for persons at high risk of exposure, such as healthcare workers responsible for caring for monkeypox patients, laboratory staff, animal care personnel and any other high-risk groups in the community when there is a documented transmission chain.” Also read | Monkeypox outbreaks: A list of countries that recorded cases recently. Will it be like COVID-19 pandemic? Reuters reports that following a month-long trend of rising infections in Europe, cases are declining. Last week, talking to the press, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "This is an outbreak that can be stopped, and in regions that do not have animal-to-human transmission, this is a virus that can eliminated." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The World Health Organization has said that there has been a downfall of 21 per cent in the number of monkeypox cases reported globally last week.

Since late April, more than 45,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in 98 countries, following which it was classified as a public health emergency of international concern.

Showing “a continuing steep rise,” the Americas have accounted for 60 per cent&nbsp;of the cases in the past month, according to WHO.

Pointing to lack of awareness and public health measures to control the spread of the virus, the WHO sounded the alarm for Latin America in particular.

According to WHO's latest epidemiological report, the decrease in case numbers may potentially signal that the outbreak is declining in the European region.

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Many countries, including the US, are trying to stretch out supplies by administering smaller doses to make the most of existing stocks with vaccines in short supply.

Raising doubts about the safety of this so-called fractional dosing approach, the maker of the only approved monkeypox vaccine &nbsp;Bavarian Nordic said WHO is looking closely at the performance of available vaccines.

Saying there was no evidence the once-rare disease was spreading beyond men who were gay, the UK's Health Security Agency downgraded the country’s monkeypox outbreak last month.

While monkeypox spreads through skin-to-skin or skin-to-mouth contact with an infected patient’s lesions, people can also become infected through contact with infected clothing or bedsheets.

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The World Health Organization has said that there has been a downfall of 21 per cent in the number of monkeypox cases reported globally last week. Since late April, more than 45,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in 98 countries, following which it was classified as a public health emergency of international concern.

The World Health Organization has said that there has been a downfall of 21 per cent in the number of monkeypox cases reported globally last week. Since late April, more than 45,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in 98 countries, following which it was classified as a public health emergency of international concern. Showing “a continuing steep rise,” the Americas have accounted for 60 per cent of the cases in the past month, according to WHO. Pointing to lack of awareness and public health measures to control the spread of the virus, the WHO sounded the alarm for Latin America in particular. According to WHO's latest epidemiological report, the decrease in case numbers may potentially signal that the outbreak is declining in the European region. Also read | Italian man infected with COVID-19, monkeypox and HIV, all at the same time Many countries, including the US, are trying to stretch out supplies by administering smaller doses to make the most of existing stocks with vaccines in short supply. Raising doubts about the safety of this so-called fractional dosing approach, the maker of the only approved monkeypox vaccine Bavarian Nordic said WHO is looking closely at the performance of available vaccines. Saying there was no evidence the once-rare disease was spreading beyond men who were gay, the UK's Health Security Agency downgraded the country’s monkeypox outbreak last month. While monkeypox spreads through skin-to-skin or skin-to-mouth contact with an infected patient’s lesions, people can also become infected through contact with infected clothing or bedsheets. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Monkeypox cases across globe witnessed 21% dip last week, says WHO

As the monkeypox virus continues to surge in the US, reports say Blacks and Hispanics in America are lagging behind in vaccination.

Last month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) had said that Hispanics and Blacks accounted for&nbsp;"disproportionate share" of monkeypox cases. US health agency said Hispanics comprised 31 per cent of all monkeypox cases while the Black population made up 27 per cent of the total. US census showed Blacks accounted for 13 per cent of the population and Hispanics makeup 19 per cent of the population.

In comparison, white Americans make up 37 per cent of monkeypox cases while accounting for 59 per cent of the US population.

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According to data in North Carolina, Black men account for 70 per cent of monkeypox cases but have received less than quarter of vaccine doses while the white population which accounts for just 19 per cent of monkeypox cases has received 67 per cent of vaccine shots.

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The United States had declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency last week as the Biden administration pushed for more vaccine doses to be administered to people. However, reports say in major US cities, including Chicago, Washington D.C. and Atlanta, whites were administered the majority of monkeypox vaccine doses last month.

The monkeypox vaccination rates are reportedly on the same lines as those affected with COVID-19 in the US as Blacks received the lowest vaccination at 59 per cent while accounting for 20 per cent of deaths.

Health officials had identified JYNNEOS as a safe vaccine option, however, it has been in short supply as US officials seek to ramp up production.

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As the monkeypox virus continues to surge in the US, reports say Blacks and Hispanics in America are lagging behind in vaccination. Last month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) had said that Hispanics and Blacks accounted for "disproportionate share" of monkeypox cases.

As the monkeypox virus continues to surge in the US, reports say Blacks and Hispanics in America are lagging behind in vaccination. Last month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) had said that Hispanics and Blacks accounted for "disproportionate share" of monkeypox cases. US health agency said Hispanics comprised 31 per cent of all monkeypox cases while the Black population made up 27 per cent of the total. US census showed Blacks accounted for 13 per cent of the population and Hispanics makeup 19 per cent of the population. In comparison, white Americans make up 37 per cent of monkeypox cases while accounting for 59 per cent of the US population. Also Read: After teens, Germany detects monkeypox virus in child According to data in North Carolina, Black men account for 70 per cent of monkeypox cases but have received less than quarter of vaccine doses while the white population which accounts for just 19 per cent of monkeypox cases has received 67 per cent of vaccine shots. Watch: WHO stresses monkeypox surge not linked to monkeys The United States had declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency last week as the Biden administration pushed for more vaccine doses to be administered to people. However, reports say in major US cities, including Chicago, Washington D.C. and Atlanta, whites were administered the majority of monkeypox vaccine doses last month. The monkeypox vaccination rates are reportedly on the same lines as those affected with COVID-19 in the US as Blacks received the lowest vaccination at 59 per cent while accounting for 20 per cent of deaths. Health officials had identified JYNNEOS as a safe vaccine option, however, it has been in short supply as US officials seek to ramp up production. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hispanics, Blacks receiving less monkeypox vaccines compared to whites in US, survey reveals

Monkeypox cases are being reported globally with growing concern over further spread and outbreaks. Amid fears, reports say that the United Kingdom is set to run out of monkeypox vaccines.&nbsp;

Citing sources, the UK-based media outlet Sky News reported that the apparent supply issues mean there are only around 5,000 doses of the jabs left. The report also mentioned that bookings in some areas are already closing as a result.&nbsp;

As per the latest figures published on August 8 from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a total of 3,017 monkeypox cases have been reported across the country. A total of 2,914 are confirmed through testing.&nbsp;

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There isn't any specific vaccine for the monkeypox virus but smallpox jabs are used to combat it. As demand for the vaccines surge, there's evident pressure on manufacturing and the supply of the stocks.&nbsp;

Dr Mary Ramsay, the director of clinical programmes at the agency, said: "UKHSA moved early to procure over 150,000 doses of the smallpox vaccine from the global manufacturer to meet expected demand in the UK."&nbsp;

Dr Ramsay added, "Around 50,000 of these have been received to date and made available to the NHS for distribution across the country."&nbsp;

"The thousands of vaccines administered by the NHS to date among those at highest risk of exposure should have a significant impact on the transmission of the virus," she added.&nbsp;

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She mentioned that in the UK, the vaccine rollout is "continuing at pace" and those who are at higher risk of coming into contact are getting the jab for protection.&nbsp;

Notably, the UK will receive the remaining 100,000 doses of the vaccine in September.&nbsp;

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Monkeypox spreads via close contact and tends to cause flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions. The virus is spreading mainly in men who have sex with men in the recent outbreak.&nbsp;

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Monkeypox cases are being reported globally with growing concern over further spread and outbreaks. Amid fears, reports say that the United Kingdom is set to run out of monkeypox vaccines. Citing sources, the UK-based media outlet Sky News reported that the apparent supply issues mean there are only around 5,000 doses of the jabs left. The report also mentioned that bookings in some areas are already closing as a result. As per the latest figures published on August 8 from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a total of 3,017 monkeypox cases have been reported across the country. A total of 2,914 are confirmed through testing. ALSO READ | Why Russia-Ukraine war caused rise in premature births in Ukraine? There isn't any specific vaccine for the monkeypox virus but smallpox jabs are used to combat it. As demand for the vaccines surge, there's evident pressure on manufacturing and the supply of the stocks. Dr Mary Ramsay, the director of clinical programmes at the agency, said: "UKHSA moved early to procure over 150,000 doses of the smallpox vaccine from the global manufacturer to meet expected demand in the UK." Dr Ramsay added, "Around 50,000 of these have been received to date and made available to the NHS for distribution across the country." "The thousands of vaccines administered by the NHS to date among those at highest risk of exposure should have a significant impact on the transmission of the virus," she added. ALSO READ | Iraq begins work on reconstructing the Mosul airport She mentioned that in the UK, the vaccine rollout is "continuing at pace" and those who are at higher risk of coming into contact are getting the jab for protection. Notably, the UK will receive the remaining 100,000 doses of the vaccine in September. WATCH | Monkeypox: Expert tells WION what you must know × Recently, the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak was declared a global health emergency, which is WHO's the highest level of alert. Monkeypox spreads via close contact and tends to cause flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions. The virus is spreading mainly in men who have sex with men in the recent outbreak. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Monkeypox in UK: Amid fears of new outbreaks, vaccines set to run out

&nbsp;The Biden administration has decided to stretch out its limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by allowing a different method of injection that uses one-fifth as much per shot, according to people familiar with the discussions.

In order for the Food and Drug Administration to authorize so-called intradermal injection, which would involve injecting one-fifth of the current dose into the skin instead of a full dose into underlying fat, the Department of Health and Human Services will need to issue a new emergency declaration allowing regulators to invoke the FDA’s emergency-use powers. That declaration is expected as early as Tuesday afternoon.

The move would help alleviate a shortage of vaccine that has turned into a growing political and public health problem for the administration.

The administration has faced a barrage of criticism that it was too slow to ship vaccine that was ready for use to the United States from Denmark, where it was manufactured, and too slow to order that bulk vaccine stocks be processed into vials after the disease first surfaced in the U.S. in mid-May.

In less than three months, more than 8,900 monkeypox cases have been reported. The virus spreads from person to person primarily through close physical contact with infectious lesions.

Even though it invested more than $1 billion in developing the two-dose vaccine known as Jynneos that works against both monkeypox and smallpox, the government has only 1.1 million shots on hand. It needs about three times as many doses to cover the 1.6 million to 1.7 million Americans who, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are at high risk of contracting monkeypox.

The vaccine is currently delivered in two 0.5 milliliter doses 28 days apart, with immune protection reaching its “maximum” 14 days after the second dose, according to the CDC.

The shot is recommended by the CDC for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and those who might be likely to get it. Those in the latter category include people identified as a contact of someone with monkeypox, those who know a sexual partner from the past 14 days was diagnosed with the disease and those who have had “multiple” sexual partners in that time frame in an area with “known monkeypox.”

Federal health officials said last week that so far, they have distributed about 600,000 doses of the vaccine to state and local jurisdictions.

The Department of Health and Human Services last week also issued a broader public-emergency declaration that allowed the federal government to more easily allot money and other resources to fight the virus.

Research on intradermal injection of the monkeypox vaccine is essentially limited to one study. It showed that when the vaccine was injected between skin layers, it induced an immune response comparable to that from a standard injection into the fat underneath the skin. Federal officials have consulted with a variety of outside groups about switching to the intradermal injection approach, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America, according to people familiar with the talks.

Some outside experts have criticized the data backing up the method for monkeypox as too thin and narrowly focused. The government’s decision to go with it is heavily based on a 2015 study that was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. John Beigel, an NIH associate director of clinical research who has briefed federal health officials and the World Health Organization, said that switching to the intradermal method was a better option for preserving vaccine than administering just one of the two recommended doses, as some jurisdictions now do. One shot does not prompt nearly as strong an immune response as two, he said.

“The upside is you can stretch out doses,” said John Moore, a virus expert at Weill Cornell Medicine. “The downside is if you cut it too far or take too many liberties, you reduce the efficacy. And how are you going to know that? It’s educated guesswork.”

The intradermal method can be complicated for vaccinators, who must guide a needle into a thin space. If a vaccinator goes too deep and inserts the dose into fat, the patient might not receive enough vaccine, experts say. But if the needle is not inserted far enough, some of the vaccine could leak back out.

Such shots typically induce more redness and swelling but are less painful than a standard injection, the 2015 study showed.

They have previously been used in polio vaccination campaigns, for rabies and with tuberculosis skin tests.

The NIH had planned further studies into how well such shots work with the monkeypox vaccine, but the results were not expected until the late fall or early winter. Over the weekend, top federal officials came to a consensus that the government needed to embrace the approach now.

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The Biden administration has decided to stretch out its limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by allowing a different method of injection that uses one-fifth as much per shot, according to people familiar with the discussions. In order for the Food and Drug Administration to authorize so-called intradermal injection, which would involve injecting one-fifth of the current dose into the skin instead of a full dose into underlying fat, the Department of Health and Human Services will need to issue a new emergency declaration allowing regulators to invoke the FDA’s emergency-use powers. That declaration is expected as early as Tuesday afternoon. The move would help alleviate a shortage of vaccine that has turned into a growing political and public health problem for the administration. The administration has faced a barrage of criticism that it was too slow to ship vaccine that was ready for use to the United States from Denmark, where it was manufactured, and too slow to order that bulk vaccine stocks be processed into vials after the disease first surfaced in the U.S. in mid-May. In less than three months, more than 8,900 monkeypox cases have been reported. The virus spreads from person to person primarily through close physical contact with infectious lesions. Even though it invested more than $1 billion in developing the two-dose vaccine known as Jynneos that works against both monkeypox and smallpox, the government has only 1.1 million shots on hand. It needs about three times as many doses to cover the 1.6 million to 1.7 million Americans who, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are at high risk of contracting monkeypox. The vaccine is currently delivered in two 0.5 milliliter doses 28 days apart, with immune protection reaching its “maximum” 14 days after the second dose, according to the CDC. The shot is recommended by the CDC for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and those who might be likely to get it. Those in the latter category include people identified as a contact of someone with monkeypox, those who know a sexual partner from the past 14 days was diagnosed with the disease and those who have had “multiple” sexual partners in that time frame in an area with “known monkeypox.” Federal health officials said last week that so far, they have distributed about 600,000 doses of the vaccine to state and local jurisdictions. The Department of Health and Human Services last week also issued a broader public-emergency declaration that allowed the federal government to more easily allot money and other resources to fight the virus. Research on intradermal injection of the monkeypox vaccine is essentially limited to one study. It showed that when the vaccine was injected between skin layers, it induced an immune response comparable to that from a standard injection into the fat underneath the skin. Federal officials have consulted with a variety of outside groups about switching to the intradermal injection approach, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America, according to people familiar with the talks. Some outside experts have criticized the data backing up the method for monkeypox as too thin and narrowly focused. The government’s decision to go with it is heavily based on a 2015 study that was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. John Beigel, an NIH associate director of clinical research who has briefed federal health officials and the World Health Organization, said that switching to the intradermal method was a better option for preserving vaccine than administering just one of the two recommended doses, as some jurisdictions now do. One shot does not prompt nearly as strong an immune response as two, he said. “The upside is you can stretch out doses,” said John Moore, a virus expert at Weill Cornell Medicine. “The downside is if you cut it too far or take too many liberties, you reduce the efficacy. And how are you going to know that? It’s educated guesswork.” The intradermal method can be complicated for vaccinators, who must guide a needle into a thin space. If a vaccinator goes too deep and inserts the dose into fat, the patient might not receive enough vaccine, experts say. But if the needle is not inserted far enough, some of the vaccine could leak back out. Such shots typically induce more redness and swelling but are less painful than a standard injection, the 2015 study showed. They have previously been used in polio vaccination campaigns, for rabies and with tuberculosis skin tests. The NIH had planned further studies into how well such shots work with the monkeypox vaccine, but the results were not expected until the late fall or early winter. Over the weekend, top federal officials came to a consensus that the government needed to embrace the approach now. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US moves to stretch out monkeypox vaccine supply

A recent rise in the monkeypox cases sparked global concerns when the outbreaks were detected in countries where it is not common. Monkeypox is an uncommon disease and its outbreaks mostly occur in west and central Africa. Occasionally it spreads elsewhere.&nbsp;

The spread of monkeypox cases in the United States, the United Kingdom, and European countries concerned the health experts. Earlier this week, the European Commission told the news agency AFP that the EU is working on centralising purchases of vaccines and treatments for monkeypox.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Africans are seeing inequity in the way monkeypox outbreaks are treated elsewhere in the world. Although no deaths have been reported anywhere, more than 250 monkeypox cases have been reported in countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, US, etc.&nbsp;

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The cases caused panic worldwide with people comparing it with the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that killed millions in the past two years.&nbsp;

As per a report by Associated Press, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that there have been more than 1,400 monkeypox cases and 63 deaths in four countries where the disease is endemic - Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo and Nigeria.&nbsp;

However, measures to counter the spread were not there in African countries. The bias is evident as after the recent identification of cases, Britain has vaccinated more than 1,000 people who were at risk of contracting. The authorities also bought 20,000 more doses.&nbsp;

As mentioned, EU officials are in talks to buy more smallpox vaccines from Bavarian Nordic, the maker of the only such vaccine licensed in Europe, AP reported. US government officials have released about 700 doses of the vaccine.&nbsp;

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As quoted by the news agency AP, Dr Adesola Yinka-Ogunleye, who leads Nigeria's monkeypox working group, said there are currently no vaccines or antivirals being used against monkeypox in her country.&nbsp;

She said that people suspected of having monkeypox are isolated and treated conservatively, while their contacts are monitored.&nbsp;

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Dr Jimmy Whitworth, a professor of international public health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine said that limited vaccine supply and competing health priorities have meant that immunisation against monkeypox hasn't been widely pursued in Africa.&nbsp;

"It's a bit uncomfortable that we have a different attitude to the kinds of resources we deploy depending on where cases are. It exposes a moral failing when those interventions aren't available for the millions of people in Africa who need them," he said as quoted by AP.&nbsp;

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A recent rise in the monkeypox cases sparked global concerns when the outbreaks were detected in countries where it is not common. Monkeypox is an uncommon disease and its outbreaks mostly occur in west and central Africa.

A recent rise in the monkeypox cases sparked global concerns when the outbreaks were detected in countries where it is not common. Monkeypox is an uncommon disease and its outbreaks mostly occur in west and central Africa. Occasionally it spreads elsewhere. The spread of monkeypox cases in the United States, the United Kingdom, and European countries concerned the health experts. Earlier this week, the European Commission told the news agency AFP that the EU is working on centralising purchases of vaccines and treatments for monkeypox. Meanwhile, the Africans are seeing inequity in the way monkeypox outbreaks are treated elsewhere in the world. Although no deaths have been reported anywhere, more than 250 monkeypox cases have been reported in countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, US, etc. ALSO READ | 'Remote work is no longer acceptable': Elon Musk issues ultimatum to Tesla employees The cases caused panic worldwide with people comparing it with the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that killed millions in the past two years. As per a report by Associated Press, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that there have been more than 1,400 monkeypox cases and 63 deaths in four countries where the disease is endemic - Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo and Nigeria. However, measures to counter the spread were not there in African countries. The bias is evident as after the recent identification of cases, Britain has vaccinated more than 1,000 people who were at risk of contracting. The authorities also bought 20,000 more doses. As mentioned, EU officials are in talks to buy more smallpox vaccines from Bavarian Nordic, the maker of the only such vaccine licensed in Europe, AP reported. US government officials have released about 700 doses of the vaccine. ALSO READ | 'New capitalism': Japan sets its sight on gender pay disparity As quoted by the news agency AP, Dr Adesola Yinka-Ogunleye, who leads Nigeria's monkeypox working group, said there are currently no vaccines or antivirals being used against monkeypox in her country. She said that people suspected of having monkeypox are isolated and treated conservatively, while their contacts are monitored. WATCH | War in Ukraine fuels a global food crisis × Dr Jimmy Whitworth, a professor of international public health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine said that limited vaccine supply and competing health priorities have meant that immunisation against monkeypox hasn't been widely pursued in Africa. "It's a bit uncomfortable that we have a different attitude to the kinds of resources we deploy depending on where cases are. It exposes a moral failing when those interventions aren't available for the millions of people in Africa who need them," he said as quoted by AP. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Monkeypox cases in Africa vs elsewhere: Is there inequality in response?

The monkeypox outbreak has been a concern for a number of countries around the world but United States president Joe Biden believes that his country has enough vaccines to deal with any sort of outbreak. When asked about possible quarantines in the future to stop the spread of monkeypox, Biden said that no "extra efforts" are needed on the part of the citizens and although a number of people have been infected in North America, the US is&nbsp;ready to combat the virus.

"No, I don't think so. Look, we've had this monkeypox in larger numbers in the past," he said at a press conference in Tokyo after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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"Number two, we have vaccines to take care of it. Number three, thus far, there doesn't seem to be the need for any kind of extra efforts beyond what's going on," he added according to AFP.

Meanwhile, England and Scotland detected 37 more monkeypox cases to take the total tally to 57.

Chief medical adviser Susan Hopkins said that the authorities are trying to limit the spread by contact tracing – the process the UK used to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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"Because the virus spreads through close contact, we are urging everyone to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions and to contact a sexual health service if they have any symptoms," she added in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"A notable proportion of recent cases in the UK and Europe have been found in gay and bisexual men so we are particularly encouraging these men to be alert to the symptoms."

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The monkeypox outbreak has been a concern for a number of countries around the world but United States president Joe Biden believes that his country has enough vaccines to deal with any sort of outbreak.

The monkeypox outbreak has been a concern for a number of countries around the world but United States president Joe Biden believes that his country has enough vaccines to deal with any sort of outbreak. When asked about possible quarantines in the future to stop the spread of monkeypox, Biden said that no "extra efforts" are needed on the part of the citizens and although a number of people have been infected in North America, the US is ready to combat the virus. "No, I don't think so. Look, we've had this monkeypox in larger numbers in the past," he said at a press conference in Tokyo after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Also read | 'Enjoying unlimited power': Russian diplomat blasts Ukraine war, resigns "Number two, we have vaccines to take care of it. Number three, thus far, there doesn't seem to be the need for any kind of extra efforts beyond what's going on," he added according to AFP. Meanwhile, England and Scotland detected 37 more monkeypox cases to take the total tally to 57. Chief medical adviser Susan Hopkins said that the authorities are trying to limit the spread by contact tracing – the process the UK used to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Also read | Is Google hatching a sinister plot to stop Trump's app Truth Social's success? "Because the virus spreads through close contact, we are urging everyone to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions and to contact a sexual health service if they have any symptoms," she added in a statement. "A notable proportion of recent cases in the UK and Europe have been found in gay and bisexual men so we are particularly encouraging these men to be alert to the symptoms." WATCH WION LIVE HERE - (With inputs from agencies)

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