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Protecting yourself in festivals and parties. Wath the video recording
What are the symptoms of monkeypox? Who is at risk and how can we protect ourselves? Why is WHO concerned about it? WHO’s Dr Rosamund Lewis explains in Science in 5.
For public health emergencies, risk communication includes the range of communication capacities required through the preparedness, response and recovery phases of a serious public health event to encourage informed decision making, positive behaviour change and the maintenance of trust. Risk commu ... more
South Africa has recorded its first case of monkeypox today, 23 June 2022. The Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla explained that he received a report from the National Health Laboratory Services’ CEO that they have confirmed through laboratory tests the first case of monkeypox in South Africa. ... more
This document summarises the available data on MVA-BN (Imvanex) including from previous experience of use of this vaccine in contacts of monkeypox cases in the UK and details the current advice of an expert working group (see Appendix 1 for details) on the use of this vaccine for pre- and post-ex ... more
Monkeypox Factsheet in English Hesperian’s fact sheet is one of the first accessible yet comprehensive health resources on Monkeypox. We describe common symptoms of monkeypox, how to prevent its spread, and how it can be treated at home. We also note how the world seems to have learned nothing fr ... more
WHO invites Member States, health facilities and other entities to participate in the global effort to collect anonymized clinical data relating to suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox and contribute data to the WHO Global Clinical Platform. WHO has developed a clinical characterization case ... more
Informationsplattform rund um Affenpocken
Seit Mai 2022 treten in Europa und auch in Deutschland Fälle von Affenpocken auf. Die Betroffenen erkranken in der Regel nicht schwer. Aktuelle Informationen über Ansteckung, Symptome, Schutz und Impfung gibt es hier.
Which communities are most at risk of Monkeypox in the current outbreak and why? WHO’s Andy Seale explains how we can support the communities at risk in Science in 5.
This report provides a global overview of the monkeypox epidemiological situation as reported to WHO
Here is what you need to know about monkeypox
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23 July, 2022.The second meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox was held last week. Following the meeting, the Director-General of WHO has determined that the outbreak of monkeypox constitutes a Public Health Emergency of ... more
If you think you might have monkeypox, self-isolate and contact a health worker immediately. If your symptoms become worse, seek immediate medical advice
Interim rapid response guidance, 10 June 2022. It includes considerations for certain populations such as patients with mild disease with considerations for community care, patients with moderate to severe disease, sexually active persons, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and young persons ... more
21 juillet 2022
21 July 2022. The Rapid Core CRF is designed to collect data obtained through examination, interview and review of hospital or clinic notes of patients with suspected, probable, or confirmed monkeypox infection. Data may be collected prospectively or retrospectively. The data collection period is ... more

Monkeypox Resources for Health Professionals

UpToDate Wolters Kluwer (2022) CC
As global concern grows for the spread of the monkeypox virus, Wolters Kluwer is providing a number of free resources and clinical information to clinicians, nurses, and medical researchers. Resources will be updated as new information becomes available.
The Lancet Group publishes the latest monkeypox-related content across epidemiology, treatments, and much more. Here you can explore monkeypox content published across all Lancet journals and content types. All of our monkeypox content is free to access.