On Saturday, @WHO Director-General @DrTedros declared the global #monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern—what’s known as a #PHEIC.
What this means and what you need to know ↓
What this means and what you need to know ↓
A #PHEIC is a global alert and call to action in response to an international health risk.
PHEICs have previously been declared for other disease outbreaks, including #COVID19, Zika, #polio, Ebola, and H1N1.
Watch @DrTedros' remarks:
PHEICs have previously been declared for other disease outbreaks, including #COVID19, Zika, #polio, Ebola, and H1N1.
Watch @DrTedros' remarks:
Before the declaration, the DG considered factors incl. current info about the outbreak, expert recommendations, & global risk analysis.
@WHO also provided temporary recommendations to help control the spread of #monkeypox.
Read WHO's official statement: bit.ly/3za6jri
@WHO also provided temporary recommendations to help control the spread of #monkeypox.
Read WHO's official statement: bit.ly/3za6jri
.@WHO plays a crucial role in coordinating the global response to health risks, including by tracking disease spread & advocating for equitable access to #vaccines.
Look to public health officials for further guidance & get the latest #monkeypox data: bit.ly/3Bj7kQM
Look to public health officials for further guidance & get the latest #monkeypox data: bit.ly/3Bj7kQM
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