The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that there are over 6,000 cases of monkeypox in the world.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gave information about the latest situation in the monkeypox epidemic at WHO’s weekly press conference.
OVER 6 THOUSAND CASE IN 58 COUNTRIES
Explaining that they have confirmed over 6,000 cases from 58 countries as of now, Ghebreyesus said, “There are still difficulties in determining the cases by testing, and most likely a significant number of cases have not been officially recorded.” used the phrase.
Ghebreyesus noted that Europe continues to be the center of the monkeypox epidemic, “80 percent of the total cases are seen in European countries”.
Noting that the virus has also spread in Africa, Ghebreyesus stated that new cases have been detected across the continent in regions where the virus has never been effective until now.
“WE ARE PLANNING TO RESPOND THE EMERGENCY COMMITTEE”
The WHO Director-General underlined that the spread of the virus will continue and “We are planning to reconvene the Emergency Committee. On or before July 18, the committee will meet again.” said.
HUMANITARIAN NEED IN SYRIA AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
On the other hand, Ghebreyesus stated that the need for humanitarian aid in Syria has reached the highest level in the last 11 years.
Stating that WHO continues to work to provide the necessary life-saving medical aid throughout the country, Ghebreyesus said, “Approximately 4.4 million people, 3.5 million of whom are women and children, in the northwest of the country, need humanitarian aid.” shared his knowledge. (AA)