Mpox spreads to 116 countries, concern increased due to new strain
Currently the world is facing many challenges. Amidst the Israel-Iran conflict, Ukraine-Russia war and the possibility of recession in many countries, a new problem has worried the world community. This new challenge is the global spread of ampox. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared ampox a global health emergency, which shows the seriousness of this problem.
Global spread of Mpox
WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made an important announcement and said that ampox has now spread to 116 countries. This figure reflects the rapid spread of this disease. Ampox cases have been reported in many countries including India, which underlines the global nature of this problem. Dr. Tedros clarified that a coordinated international response is needed to deal with this situation.
History and nature of Mpox
The history of the discovery of mpox goes back to 1958, when it was first found in monkeys in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a zoonotic disease, which means it can spread from animals to humans. However, in recent times it has been observed that mpox can also spread from human to human, which makes its spread more worrying.
Symptoms and severity of mpox
Mpox is an extremely painful disease. Its major symptoms include painful boils or blisters on the skin. Apart from this, the patient may also have fever and other symptoms. This disease can also be fatal in some cases. According to current data, the mortality rate of mpox is around 3-4%, which means that 3-4 out of 100 infected individuals may die.
New strain: A cause of growing concern
The new strain of mpox has raised the concern of scientists and health experts. This new strain not only spreads rapidly, but it is also believed to be more deadly. One of the features of this new strain is that it affects the private parts of the body, making it even more difficult to detect. More than 1600 cases have been reported in the US so far, while the situation is even more serious in Congo, where 14,000 cases and 524 deaths have been recorded.
WHO warnings and suggestions
The World Health Organization has advised all countries to adopt strict measures. In particular, the organization has emphasized the need to carefully screen passengers at airports. WHO believes that international coordination is needed to deal with this disease. This suggestion is important because the symptoms of the new strain can be difficult to recognize, and without proper investigation, the disease can spread rapidly.
Comparison with previous outbreak
It is worth noting that an outbreak of mpox was also seen in 2022. At that time, the disease was mainly spread in the LGBTQ+ community. However, this global emergency was ended in 2023. But the current situation appears to be more serious than ever, as the new strain is affecting a much wider population.
Conclusion:
The new strain of mpox is a serious challenge to global health, but it also provides an opportunity. The global community must work together to overcome this challenge. From taking precautions at the individual level to cooperation at the international level, efforts are required at every level.
We must remember that humanity has faced and conquered many health crises before. We can certainly deal with this new threat of mpox as well, provided we stay united, adopt a scientific approach and take the necessary precautions.
Finally, it is important that we avoid fear and rumours. Get the right information, follow the instructions of the authorities and take care of each other. Together, we will overcome this challenge too and move towards a healthier future.
