The World Health Organization Declares New Mpox Strain
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has categorised the latest variant of mpox, which was earlier referred to as monkeypox, as a global health emergency. This was stated by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and this provoked rather powerful reactions in the global level.
Mpox cases have been Mutations in the new strain of mpox which have made the virus spread faster and cause severe harm have made it be categorized as a global health emergency. This follows a spurt of the cases in Africa especially where the outbreak has been keenly felt. The term ‘global health emergency’ is used by WHO whenever a disease is threatening more than one country and needs a concerted effort to contain.
Its occurrence has been associated with higher rates of transmissibility and high case figures compared to those of the previous strain. It was issued to draw attention of governments and health bodies to take appropriate action addressing the rising trend of the problem.
Following the declaration of WHO a variety of responses has been noted. Few critics have applauded this act as inevitable for the purposes of assembling assets and cooperation on an global scale. However, the announcement has been followed by criticisms and conspiracy in some quarters.
The oppositions, however, stated that the decision to annunciate may be made in other health-related concerns but can be owing to other political global politics. Such claims have been relayed in social media platform where some people have raised an eye brow on the rationale for declaring a global health threat.
This decision of the WHO is expected to result into further the commitment of more international actors in fighting the spread of mpox. Mopping up activities like surveillance, vaccination, outbreak, and prevention activities may form part of the global response to this health menace.
