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CDC investigates possible mpox resurgence amid new cases nationwide

Published on: May 11, 2023
18:08

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, May 11 (Prensa Latina) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking into a potential cluster of mpox cases reported in the Chicago area, with many of the reported cases occurring among people who were vaccinated already.

Mpox cases decrease worldwide, says WHO

Published on: May 11, 2023
16:49

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Switzerland, May 11 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday acknowledged the progress made in the global response to the multi-country mpox outbreak and the further decline in the number of reported cases.

Paraguay reaches 125 mpox cases nationwide

Published on: April 17, 2023
17:40

By: Pavel López Lazo

Asuncion, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan health authorities on Monday informed the country has already reported 72 cases of mpox in this year, a figure which, in addition to 53 cases registered in 2022, brings total to 125 patients.

Int´l agencies call for more resilient health systems

Published on: March 27, 2023
16:41

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Mar 27 (Prensa Latina) International agencies in charge of promoting the ¨One Health¨ initiative made on Monday a joint call for stepped-up global health action and more resilient health systems ahead of new viruses and diseases.

Thailand reports 3 new cases of mpox

Published on: March 25, 2023
08:50

By: Pavel López Lazo

Bangkok, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) Thailand´s Department of Disease Control on Saturday reported three new cases of mpox, bringing the number of cases to 18 since 2022.

Panama reports 10 new Mpox cases

Published on: March 8, 2023
17:58

By: Pavel López Lazo

Panama City, Mar 8 (Prensa Latina) Panama´s health authorities on Wednesday confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox in the most recent epidemiological week.

Panama reports 21 new Mpox cases

Published on: February 25, 2023
09:41

By: Pavel López Lazo

Panama City, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) Panama´s Health Ministry (MINSA) on Saturday confirmed 21 new cases of Mpox.

Guatemala: Mpox cases rise to 383

Published on: February 23, 2023
16:39

By: Pavel López Lazo

Guatemala City, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala has so far reached 383 cases of mpox, according to the Public Health and Social Assistance Ministry (MSPAS).

Mpox is still considered a public health emergency – WHO

Published on: February 15, 2023
16:55

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) WHO warned Wednesday that despite progress made for global response to the multinational mpox outbreak, it is still a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated.

Public health emergency for mpox officially ends

Published on: January 31, 2023
17:19

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) A coalition of public health organizations on Tuesday warned about the lack of preparedness of the US government to respond quickly to health threats or emergencies, in a letter addressed to President Joe Biden.

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