Tag: mpox
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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...
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WHO Confirms mpox Still A Global Health Emergency As UK Winds Down Vaccination Campaign
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The UK government has confirmed it intends to wind down its vaccination campaign against mpox, which began in May 2022 and has disproportionately affected men who have sex with men.
The decision made by the UK government follows the World Health Organisation's (WHO) confirmation that mpox, a virus formerly known...