#Gravitas America’s top public health agency has once again started using the word monkeypox instead of mpox, reversing a decision made just two years ago. U.S. had adopted mpox in late 2022 to move away from what experts called a misleading and scientifically inaccurate.  


America reverts to calling Mpox 'Monkeypox'   

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is once again calling “mpox” “monkeypox”, a name that was dropped because of its racist nature. NPR first reported the change. When asked about it, the Health and Human Services clearly used the name “monkeypox”. 

A 'racist' disease name is back under Trump administration after being abolished three years ago

A 12-day smart lockdown has been imposed in Khyber district's affected locality to contain the Mpox outbreak. All entry and exit points have been sealed, and only essential services will remain open. Residents are urged to follow health guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease.

Peshawar's Khyber district under 12-day lockdown due to Mpox outbreak

Discover the potential spread of the dangerous Mpox Clade b strain in the UK, as experts fear undetected community transmission could be occurring without clear links.

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World | Experts have stressed that reducing the aid will not only increase the risk of mpox spreading to other countries but could also increase the chances of mpox or other pandemics reaching the US.

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The outbreak of Mpox cases, especially among children defined part of 2024 with climate disasters such as floods, drought,s and cyclones exacerbating the crises on the continent

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The outbreak of Mpox cases, especially among children  defined part of 2024 with climate disasters such as floods, drought,s and cyclones exacerbating the crises on the continent

The United Kingdom has reported two more cases of the new Mpox variant. The new strain is referred to as clade 1B is believed to spread more easily compared to other variants. Watch this report to know more.

Total Number Of MPox Cases In UK Stand At 3

Congo launches mpox vaccination campaign after over 850 deaths reported this year

Congolese health officials launched their first mpox vaccination campaign on Saturday, a key step in efforts to contain an outbreak that has spread from its epicentre in the Democratic Republic of Congo to numerous other African nations this year.

Congo Launches Its First Mpox Vaccination Campaign

Kerala confirms second Mpox case in a week; state ramps up health precautions

India reported its first case of MPOX clade 1 in Kerala's Malappuram. The patient, a 38-year-old man, recently traveled from the UAE and is stable. Watch in for more details!

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A man, who returned to India from a country currently experiencing Mpox (Monkeypox) transmission, has been identified as a suspect case of Mpox, the Ministry of Health said, adding that the person has been isolated in a hospital and is currently stable.

India reports first suspected case of Mpox

It is a double whammy for the African continent. While the continent is battered by Mpox outbreaks, a report published by the World Health Organisation shows that number of death caused by Cholera are on the rise in Africa. The W.H.O. Data shows, over 4000 people died from the disease last year, a 71 per cent increase compared to 2022. The number of reported cases also increased by 13 per cent.

Geographic distribution of Cholera case up by 125% in Africa

India confirms first travel-related mpox case

#Gravitas India's Ministry of Health confirmed its first case of mpox in the country. A young male patient, who had recently returned from a country grappling with an mpox outbreak, showed symptoms of the disease. In a statement on Monday evening, the ministry confirmed the individual as the first confirmed case of mpox in India.

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America reverts to calling Mpox 'Monkeypox'

A 'racist' disease name is back in the US after being abolished three years ago

Peshawar's Khyber district under 12-day lockdown due to Mpox outbreak

Dangerous Mpox strain Clade 1b may be spreading undetected in UK: Report

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Total Number Of MPox Cases In UK Stand At 3

Congo launches mpox vaccination campaign after over 850 deaths reported this year

Congo Launches Its First Mpox Vaccination Campaign

Kerala confirms second Mpox case in a week; state ramps up health precautions

India: First case of Clade 1 variant of Mpox reported in Kerala

India: Kerala to Issue Revised Mpox Guidelines After Reporting First Case of Clade 1 Strain

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India: First case of mpox Clade 1b strain detected in Kerala

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First Mpox case confirmed in Kerala man who arrived from UAE

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India reports first suspected case of Mpox

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India confirms first travel-related mpox case

Mpox comes to India. Are we prepared?

India confirms first Mpox case in traveller who returned from 'country experiencing virus transmission'

India on high alert as first suspected Mpox case detected after traveller returns from Africa