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Filipino Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Filipino Times
DOH: Recent mpox cases in PH still from mild, self-limiting variant
All recently reported mpox cases in the country were caused by a milder strain of the virus, the Department of Health (DOH) clarified. 'There are LGUs reporting mpox, but I have to declare, all of them are mpox clade II,' said Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, referring to the same variant that caused confirmed cases in 2023 and 2024. He described this strain as 'very mild and self-limiting.' Clade II differs from the more infectious clade Ib, which was responsible for the mpox surge in parts of Africa and was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization last year. Given the current situation, Herbosa said there will be no new nationwide restrictions. 'We have an mpox task force. We are having surveillance,' he said, assuring the public that authorities are closely monitoring cases to prevent the entry of the more severe clade Ib. In recent weeks, mpox cases have been reported in parts of southern Philippines, particularly in Davao del Sur and Compostela in Davao de Oro, prompting local governments to enforce health measures such as mask-wearing and physical distancing. Davao City, however, denied online rumors of any community lockdown following an increase in confirmed mpox cases, which have now reached six. Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease that spreads primarily through close physical contact, including sexual contact, and is not airborne. 'It's very important to isolate, and once recovered, hopefully, there will be no complications,' Herbosa said. The Philippines recorded 52 mpox cases in 2024, including one death, which the DOH said may have been due to complications from the disease.
See - Sada Elbalad
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Switzerland Reports 1st Case of Monekypox New Strain
Rana Atef On Saturday, the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health announced the country's first confirmed case of the strain of monkeypox. According to the Swiss newspaper Blick, the patient recently returned from Africa. Authorities have confirmed that the patient has been isolated, and there is currently no risk of transmission to people in close contact. The infected person is carrying the 'Clade Ib' variant, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as more contagious and more dangerous than previous monkeypox strains. The virus has been spreading across multiple African countries for several months, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern in mid-August last year. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mpox in Europe: Where has the new more dangerous clade Ib strain been detected so far?
The United Kingdom has identified another case of a contagious new strain of mpox, making it the latest European country to report an infection. The new strain has infected thousands of people in Central Africa since it emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2023. There are two subtypes of the mpox virus. Clade II, which is endemic in West Africa, caused the global outbreak that had health authorities on high alert in Europe and North America in 2022. It continues to spread there at low levels. Related Will mpox trigger a COVID-like pandemic? Experts agree it's 'concerning' but not the same Meanwhile clade I, which is endemic in Central Africa, is believed to cause more severe illness and a greater risk of death. A subset of the more dangerous strain, known as clade Ib, was identified in the DRC in September 2023 and has since spread widely across the region, particularly in Burundi and Uganda. Much is still unknown about the severity of mpox caused by clade Ib, but it appears to spread more easily and is causing more illness among children. Mpox spreads through close skin-to-skin contact, and can cause a rash, headache, fever, chills, lymph node swelling, and respiratory symptoms. Related EU rules out mpox border controls and common vaccination plan The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Africa's mpox outbreak a global public health emergency in August 2024. At the time, European health authorities warned that cases would likely emerge in Europe as well, though the risk to the public remains low. Outside of Africa, the new strain has since been detected in five European countries as well as the United States, Canada, Brazil, China, India, Thailand, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Here's where the new mpox strain has been found so far in Europe. Most of the UK's 11 mpox clade Ib cases have been travel-related. But the most recent infection, reported in April, was a person who had not travelled recently and had no link to previously confirmed cases, the UK Health Security Agency said. The agency said no more cases were identified among the person's close contacts, and that the risk to the public remains low. The UK's first cases were in October 2024, when a person got sick after returning from African countries where the strain is circulating and then spread mpox to three members of their household. In September, the UK government bought more than 150,000 doses of mpox vaccine to prepare for potential clade Ib risks, and recently opened vaccination sites across England. Related Mpox vaccine immunity appears to wane within one year, researchers warn Germany has reported eight mpox clade Ib cases, most recently in February. Its first case was in October, with five more infections in December, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said. The December cases involved someone who had travelled to an area affected by the outbreak and then infected family members, including children who had not been overseas recently, the ECDC said. There was no additional spread outside of the household. Related Mpox cases in Congo's epicentre may be 'plateauing,' WHO says Belgium has identified five cases. The first were in December, among an infected person who had recently travelled abroad and a child. The ECDC said at the time it had not identified any high-risk contacts. The country reported additional cases this year: one in January and two in February. In January, French health authorities said someone in the region of Brittany got mpox after close contact with two people who had travelled from Central Africa. Another case was reported in February, the ECDC said. National authorities said that additional cases linked to countries with mpox outbreaks may emerge on occasion. In August 2024, Sweden became the first country outside of Africa to report a case of the new mpox strain. A patient sought medical care in Stockholm after being infected in a part of Africa where clade Ib mpox is spreading, Swedish health authorities said. It remains the country's only case. In February, Irish health authorities detected one case of clade Ia mpox, which is different from the new strain but still causing concern in Africa. The infected person had recently returned from the DRC and was hospitalised in Dublin. At the time, authorities said the risk to the public remained low.
Reuters
11-02-2025
- Health
- Reuters
New York health department confirms first case of new mpox strain
Feb 11 (Reuters) - New York has detected a case of the new mpox strain, its State Department of Health confirmed on Tuesday, making it the first case of clade Ib mpox in the region.
Euronews
07-02-2025
- Health
- Euronews
Mpox in Europe: Where has the more dangerous clade 1 strain been detected?
Ireland is the latest European country to identify a case of a contagious new strain of mpox that is ravaging Central Africa. The Irish patient had recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the epicentre of an outbreak that has infected thousands of people since the new strain was detected in 2023. There are two subtypes of the mpox virus. Clade II, which is endemic in West Africa, caused the global outbreak that had health authorities on high alert in Europe and North America in 2022. It continues to spread there at low levels. Meanwhile clade I, which is endemic in Central Africa, is believed to cause more severe illness and a greater risk of death. A subset of the more dangerous strain, known as clade Ib, emerged in the DRC in September 2023 and has since spread widely across the region, particularly in Burundi and Uganda. How does mpox spread? Much is still unknown about the severity of mpox caused by clade Ib, but it appears to spread more easily and is causing more illness among children. Mpox spreads through close skin-to-skin contact, and can cause a rash, headache, fever, chills, lymph node swelling, and respiratory symptoms. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Africa's mpox outbreak a global public health emergency in August 2024. At the time, European health authorities warned that cases would likely emerge in Europe as well, though the risk to the public remains low. Outside of Africa, the new strain has since been detected in six European countries as well as the United States, Canada, China, India, Oman, Pakistan, and Thailand. Here's where the new mpox strain has been found so far in Europe. Ireland Irish health authorities said the risk remains low for the public following the detection of clade Ib mpox in a person who had recently returned from the DRC. The patient was hospitalised in Dublin. United Kingdom Most of the UK's nine reported cases have been travel-related. The most recent infection, reported in February, was a person who had travelled to Uganda. The first cases were in October 2024, when a person got sick after returning from African countries where the strain is circulating and then spread mpox to three members of their household. In September, the UK government bought more than 150,000 doses of mpox vaccine to prepare for potential clade Ib risks, and recently opened vaccination sites across England. France In January, someone in the French region of Brittany got mpox after close contact with two people who had travelled from Central Africa. French health authorities said that additional cases linked to countries with mpox outbreaks may emerge on occasion. Germany Germany has reported seven mpox clade Ib cases, most recently in January. Its first case was in October, with five more infections in December, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said. The December cases involved someone who had travelled to an area affected by the outbreak and then infected family members, including children who had not been overseas recently, the ECDC said. There was no additional spread outside of the household. Belgium Belgium identified two cases in December, in a person who had recently travelled abroad and a child, according to the ECDC. The agency said it had not identified any high-risk contacts. Sweden In August 2024, Sweden became the first country outside of Africa to report a case of the new mpox strain. A patient sought medical care in Stockholm after being infected in a part of Africa where clade Ib mpox is spreading, Swedish health authorities said. It remains the country's only case.
