Tag: Monkeypox
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Russian Official Claims “Traditional Values” Will Shield Nation from Mpox
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A Russian consumer protection official has claimed that mpox (monkeypox) won't be a problem for the country due to its "traditional values" - specifically, its hostility towards LGBTQ+ individuals.
Anna Popova, head of the consumer watchdog agency Rospotrebnadzor, expressed confidence that Russia's stance on LGBTQ+ issues would prevent the spread...
Seven new cases of MPOX (formerly known as Monkeypox) have been confirmed in Auckland since late December. Body Positive’s Mark Fisher breaks down the best ways to avoid catching and spreading MPOX.
MPOX is back in NZ with seven new cases. How concerned should YOUR EX readers be?
MPOX has been...
Global cases of Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) have continued to drop since the 2022 outbreak, and now Te Whatu Ora have changed the way you can access the vaccine.
MPox has had nearly 90,000 cases in 114 countries leading to 157 deaths worldwide, but despite initial fears the disease could spike...
From today Kiwis are able to complete Monkypox Assessment, but there is still no official date set for vaccine roll out.
From today, Kiwis can complete an assessment to see if they are eligible for a monkeypox vaccine, despite no vaccine being officially approved for use in NZ yet.
A vaccine...
Unlike COVID-19 reporting, the public will not be informed of the specific locations of Monkeypox outbreaks in New Zealand.
In last week’s interview with express magazine, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand's Interim Director of Outbreak Response Matt Hannant, confirmed the location of potential Monkeypox (MXP) clusters will not be reported.
“To...
Today, The Ministry of Health have announced that New Zealand's Monkeypox cases have risen to 33, due to further community transmission.
Matt Hannant, Te Whatu Ora's Interim Director of Outbreak Response fronts up to express for a in-depth discussion on patient isolation, financial support and NZ's vaccine rollout strategy.
How many people...
Despite further community transmission, the vaccine which has already rolled out in Australia, America and the UK will not be available in NZ until December.
The total number of confirmed monkeypox (MPX) cases in Aotearoa New Zealand has climbed to 28.
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand reported a new case...
Despite community transmission, a vaccine will not be available in New Zealand until December.
The total number of confirmed monkeypox (MPX) cases in Aotearoa New Zealand has climbed to 25.
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand reported that two new cases have been confirmed this week, one in Auckland and the...