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First case of monkeypox reported in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region
News and Press Release
Source WHO
Posted 24 May 2022
Originally published 24 May 2022
24 May 2022, Cairo, Egypt – The first case of monkeypox in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region has been reported by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates as countries continue to scale up detection and response capacities for this viral disease. The patient is currently receiving treatment and additional suspected cases are being investigated.
As of 23 May, 131 confirmed cases have been reported from 18 countries across different WHO regions, with an additional 106 suspected cases being investigated. The confirmed cases are reported from non-endemic countries that do not usually report monkeypox outbreaks. There are no associated deaths to date.
“More suspected cases are being reported in our Region but not yet confirmed. In anticipation of additional confirmed cases in the Region, WHO urges countries to report against the WHO case definition and share information on cases reported on a timely basis. We are committed to providing information for health ministries, health workers, communities, and people to inform them of monkeypox and how to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.
As the situation rapidly evolves, WHO’s Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Region is working closely with countries to scale up preparedness and response plans for monkeypox. The Office continues to work closely with all countries to ensure that potential cases are quickly identified, tested and responded to.
Currently, the Regional Office is working to streamline laboratory support at the national level in all countries and strengthen rt-PCR testing, surveillance, case investigation, and contact tracing within national capacities.
Within these holistic efforts, the Office will also provide ministries of health across the Region with a list of collaborating centers for sample shipment and testing while maintaining a sufficient supply of reagents and laboratory testing kits.
Recently, WHO issued interim guidance for countries to reinforce surveillance, case investigation, contact tracing, and treatment to break the chains of transmission and stop the outbreak...
First case of monkeypox reported in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region
News and Press Release
Source WHO
Posted 24 May 2022
Originally published 24 May 2022
24 May 2022, Cairo, Egypt – The first case of monkeypox in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region has been reported by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates as countries continue to scale up detection and response capacities for this viral disease. The patient is currently receiving treatment and additional suspected cases are being investigated.
As of 23 May, 131 confirmed cases have been reported from 18 countries across different WHO regions, with an additional 106 suspected cases being investigated. The confirmed cases are reported from non-endemic countries that do not usually report monkeypox outbreaks. There are no associated deaths to date.
“More suspected cases are being reported in our Region but not yet confirmed. In anticipation of additional confirmed cases in the Region, WHO urges countries to report against the WHO case definition and share information on cases reported on a timely basis. We are committed to providing information for health ministries, health workers, communities, and people to inform them of monkeypox and how to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.
As the situation rapidly evolves, WHO’s Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Region is working closely with countries to scale up preparedness and response plans for monkeypox. The Office continues to work closely with all countries to ensure that potential cases are quickly identified, tested and responded to.
Currently, the Regional Office is working to streamline laboratory support at the national level in all countries and strengthen rt-PCR testing, surveillance, case investigation, and contact tracing within national capacities.
Within these holistic efforts, the Office will also provide ministries of health across the Region with a list of collaborating centers for sample shipment and testing while maintaining a sufficient supply of reagents and laboratory testing kits.
Recently, WHO issued interim guidance for countries to reinforce surveillance, case investigation, contact tracing, and treatment to break the chains of transmission and stop the outbreak...
