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    WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in DRC a Global Health Emergency Amid Rising Cases

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    Keep in mind at all times that the WHO is a Marxist organization, headed by a Marxist from North Africa named Tedros. He was put in charge thanks to Communist China. His goal is the destruction of the west. To achieve this, he has stated in public that when the global pandemic treaty is signed, he will initiate a lockdown for the climate. This is designed to destroy the economies of the west and bring about a Marxist global reset that the WEF and other deviants subscribe to. With this in mind… we will report as most media is reporting on this MPOX supposed ‘Health emergency’ – which is not an emergency in any way.  But play along… This is what they are all saying, in typical propaganda form across all media. Makes one think of what Trump said regarding them trying yet another pandemic to help their side win the election in November.

    The ongoing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated to the point where the World Health Organization (WHO) has once again declared it a public health emergency of international concern. This follows a similar declaration in 2022 when the virus spread to non-endemic countries, primarily affecting wealthy Western nations that quickly contained the outbreaks. However, the DRC and other African countries at the heart of the epidemic received little international assistance, leaving them vulnerable as the virus evolved and infection rates soared.

    WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed deep concern over the growing outbreak, emphasizing the urgent need for global attention. The WHO plans to deploy more diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines to the DRC, although experts warn that these resources may not reach the affected areas for several months.

    Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is characterized by a rash that progresses from flat sores to fluid-filled blisters, which can be both itchy and painful. The infection also causes flu-like symptoms such as fever, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and fatigue. While most cases since the 2022 outbreak have not been life-threatening, the disease can be fatal, particularly for those with weakened immune systems. The virus spreads through close contact and, in the U.S. and Europe, has primarily affected men who have sex with other men, particularly within gay and bisexual communities.

    This year alone, the DRC has reported more than 14,000 cases of mpox, surpassing the total number of cases for all of 2023. The virus has claimed at least 524 lives, with 240 of the victims being children. According to Dr. Boghuma Titanji, an infectious disease expert from Emory University, the increased mortality rate among children may be linked to a new variant—or subclade—of the virus that has emerged. This variant appears to have mutated in ways that enhance its ability to spread between humans. The new subclade may also be contributing to the virus’s spread across borders, affecting neighboring countries like Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and the Central African Republic. This prompted the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to declare a continent-wide public health emergency on August 13.

    For those outside Central Africa, the risk of contracting mpox remains low. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the DRC’s outbreak poses a “global threat,” but it continues to classify the overall risk to the American public as “very low.” However, men who have sex with multiple partners, particularly within the gay and bisexual communities, may face a “low to moderate” risk. Although the U.S. has a robust stockpile of vaccines and treatments, the interconnectedness of the global community means that no region is entirely safe from the virus’s spread.

    The WHO’s declaration aims to draw international attention to the severity of the outbreak, ideally mobilizing resources to help contain the virus in the DRC and other affected regions. However, as Dr. Titanji points out, the previous declaration in 2022 did not translate into the necessary support for Africa, where diagnostic tools and vaccines remain in short supply. Approximately 10% of mpox cases in the DRC are unconfirmed due to a lack of testing capabilities, and the vaccines that helped curb the outbreak in the U.S. are still not widely available in Africa.

    The WHO has estimated that an initial investment of $15 million is needed to fund surveillance, response, and preparedness efforts in the DRC. The organization has already released $1.5 million but is calling on international donors to contribute more to help manage this growing health crisis.

    Major Points:

    • The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a public health emergency of international concern.
    • Infection rates in the DRC have surged, with over 14,000 cases reported this year and at least 524 deaths, primarily among children.
    • The outbreak may be driven by a new variant of the virus, which is more contagious and potentially more lethal, especially among children under 15.
    • The WHO plans to send more diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines to affected regions, though these efforts may take months to reach those in need.
    • Despite the international declaration, the risk to the general public outside Central Africa remains low, but global interconnectedness could spread the virus beyond its current borders.

    Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News

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