Pakistan has reported a new case of mpox in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 4. The patient, a 47-year-old man who recently returned from Jeddah, was admitted to Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences with mpox symptoms. This case follows three earlier cases reported in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities are implementing strict airport screenings and monitoring travelers from affected regions. Pakistan's Prime Minister has ordered heightened vigilance and comprehensive measures to control the outbreak, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency.

The Union Health Ministry has issued an alert to all airports and border authorities, urging them to monitor incoming passengers for Mpox symptoms. This comes after the World Health Organization declared the new variant of Mpox a global public health emergency. Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia, Safdarjung, and Lady Hardinge hospitals have been designated as nodal centers for managing Mpox cases. "The virus strain this time is more virulent, but the risk of a large outbreak is low," said a health official. India has no reported cases yet, but enhanced surveillance and testing are in place.

India is ramping up its response to the mpox threat, with the government instructing hospitals to set up isolation wards and identify patients with rashes. Three nodal hospitals in Delhi—Safdarjung, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and Ram Manohar Lohia—are designated for this task. Airports are also on high alert following the World Health Organisation's re-declaration of mpox as a global public health emergency. Although India has not reported new cases of the virus, neighboring Pakistan has detected cases from travelers. The government has advised that no new vaccines are required yet.

Mpox cases have emerged outside Africa as Sweden and Pakistan report infections days after the WHO declared the virus a “public health emergency.” Sweden confirmed its first case of the clade 1 strain, which originated in Africa and is noted for severe symptoms. Pakistan reported a case linked to travel from Saudi Arabia. The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing the largest outbreak, with cases up 160% and deaths rising 19% this year. The European CDC has raised the risk alert to "moderate." Prevention includes maintaining personal hygiene and vaccination where available.

Pakistan has reported its first mpox cases. Health officials are investigating whether these three cases involve the deadly mutant strain currently spreading in Africa. This strain, a descendant of the clade 1 variant, has a high fatality rate, killing about 10% of those infected. The virus was detected in Sweden just a day before, marking its first appearance outside of Africa. Health authorities are working to determine the origin of the virus and its potential threat to global health.

Sweden has confirmed its first case of a contagious mpox strain, marking the first reported instance of this strain outside Africa. This development comes after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency. The outbreak, initially identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now spread to at least 12 other countries in central and eastern Africa. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for a coordinated international response to address the crisis. In response, the international vaccine group Gavi has pledged up to $500 million for vaccine distribution to affected regions in Africa.

Health officials warn that gonorrhoea in England is becoming more resistant to antibiotics, raising fears it could soon be untreatable. Last year saw 85,000 cases, the highest since records began in 1918. While most cases are treatable, there’s been an increase in infections resistant to ceftriaxone, the primary antibiotic used. The UK Health Security Agency detected 15 cases of this drug-resistant strain between June 2022 and May 2024. Officials urge the use of condoms and regular STI testing, especially for those with new or casual partners, to prevent the spread of the infection.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The virus has seen a significant rise in cases, with over fourteen thousand reported and five hundred twenty-four deaths in Africa this year. WHO's declaration follows the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s announcement of the outbreak as a public health emergency. A new variant of monkeypox has emerged, causing concern due to lesions appearing on the genitals, complicating detection. The outbreak, primarily centered in Congo, has now spread to thirteen African countries, necessitating a coordinated global response.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and other African countries a global health emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on August 14, 2024, of the virus’s potential to spread beyond Africa. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths across 13 countries, with cases rising by 160% and deaths increasing by 19% compared to last year. The new mpox variant from Congo has a death rate of approximately three to four percent. Vaccine availability remains critically low across the continent.

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision following a UN emergency committee meeting. Mpox cases in Africa have surged by 160% this year, with over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths reported, primarily in Congo. The new form of the virus, emerging in Congo, poses increased transmission risks. WHO's declaration aims to mobilize international aid and resources. Africa CDC’s Dr. Jean Kaseya emphasizes the need for immediate action to combat the escalating crisis.