Monkeypox set to be renamed over worries it has racist connotations Scientist are calling for the virus to be renamed. Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022
WHO may declare monkeypox an international emergency The World Health Organisation is meeting to decide if the spread of monkeypox outside of Africa should be declared a global health emergency. The New Daily · Jun 15, 2022
Why is it called monkeypox as scientists set to rename virus over racist connotations The World Health Organisation has said it is working with experts to come up with a new name for monkeypox, which has been spreading rapidly around the globe in recent weeks Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022
Pride events ‘can spread public health messages about monkeypox’ The World Health Organisation said some 1,160 confirmed cases have been reported in 22 countries in the European Economic Area. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Monkeypox may be renamed amid fears of racism The disease may be declared a global health emergency next week - the same designation as Covid Wales Online · Jun 15, 2022
Monkeypox could be renamed and considered international emergency Monkeypox could be renamed to prevent discrimination, the World Health Organisation says, as health leaders plan a meeting to discuss upgrading its status. The New Daily · Jun 14, 2022
Monkeypox should be 'urgently' renamed over racist links, health bosses say Officials at the World Health Organisation are weighing up new names for the virus spreading around the world after a respected group of scientists called for it to be "urgently" changed Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022
Tennis star Ash Barty and former premier Carmen Lawrence among those awarded Queen's Birthday honours Tennis star Ash Barty, Australia's first female premier Carmen Lawrence and cricketing legend Shane Warne are among those recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list. ABC News · Jun 12, 2022
Malcolm Roberts says a rule change at the WHO 'would have decimated' Australia's sovereignty. Is he correct? The One Nation senator has continued to push the baseless claim that Australia could be forced to adopt restrictive health measures by the World Health Organization. ABC News · Jun 9, 2022
More than 1,000 monkeypox cases reported to WHO across globe More than 1,000 monkeypox cases have been reported to the World Health Organisation as it spreads to nearly 30 countries outside of Africa where it had been more commonly found. Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022
Major report makes clear benefits of replacing transport with active travel A NEW report from the World Health Organisation shows that swapping driving for cycling just one day a week saves the equivalent emissions of a… The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2022
24 cases of Monkeypox found in US including DC and San Francisco World Health Organisation says there have been 780 cases in 27 countries where virus not normally found The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Monkeypox cases triple around the world but spread is not 'endemic', health experts say The World Health Organisation says at least 780 cases of monkeypox were discovered from May 3 to June 2, with most of the new cases in Europe and North America Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2022
Worrying outbreak of 'nose-bleed fever' as disease rapidly spreads Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, also known as "nose-bleed fever" has infected more than 100 people in an escalating outbreak. Daily Record · Jun 1, 2022
Daily Mirror · May 31, 2022 Worrying outbreak of 'nose-bleed fever' as disease spreads at alarming rate Iraq’s worst-ever detected outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is causes people to bleed to death as officials struggle to contain the virus
Chronicle Live · May 31, 2022 Monkeypox patients urged to stop having sex and follow new health advice to stop spread of virus Fresh guidance released on Monday, May 30, by health chiefs warns patients to stop having sex while infected and to use condoms for eight weeks after virus
Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022 Monkeypox 'won't lead to pandemic' but medics unsure how it's spreading Medics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) are confident the virus will not cause a pandemic, but are considering whether it should be categorised as a "potential public health emergency of international concern"
Chronicle Live · May 30, 2022 World Health Organisation says Monkeypox presents 'moderate risk to public health' Officials have said that countries should be on alert for signals of the virus.
Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022 Monkeypox warning: Outbreak could be 'peak of the iceberg’, says WHO as cases hit 257 World Health Organisation pandemic chief Sylvie Briand said the current monkeypox outbreak could be the "peak of the iceberg" as non-endemic countries report cases
Daily Mirror · May 27, 2022 Monkeypox expert reveals how outbreak could become endemic as cases soar in UK Outside of Africa there are now 237 confirmed cases of monkeypox, 80 of them in the UK, and the World Health Organization has asked world leaders to "increase the surveillance" of the disease to "understand where it's going"
Evening Standard · May 27, 2022 Monkeypox can be ‘easily contained’ if we act quickly, says World Health Organisation The World Health Organisation said Friday that countries can still contain the monkeypox outbreak if they act quickly enough.
Radio France Internationale · May 24, 2022 France reports three cases of monkeypox virus that is spreading in Europe French health authorities said Monday that three cases of monkeypox have been identified in the country as part of an alarming outbreak of the virus outside of Africa. However, the World Health Organisation said there is no reason for now to offer mass inoculations, but instead, urges hygiene measures to…
The Independent UK · May 23, 2022 Take breaks and watch less TV to slash heart disease risk, experts say Scientists say people should avoid snacking and move around more to cut their risk.
Evening Standard · May 23, 2022 Misinformation being spread online about monkeypox, WHO adviser warns Misinformation is circulating online about how monkeypox spreads, an adviser for the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.
Wales Online · May 23, 2022 Monkeypox one of 'formidable' challenges facing world, warns WHO Head of World Health Organisation sounds alarm over disease, drought, famine and war