WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease
The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa
WHO clears Bavarian Nordic's vaccine for mpox, sets up access scheme
The World Health Organization and partners on Friday set up a scheme to help bring mpox vaccines, tests and treatments to the most vulnerable people in the world’s poorest countries, similar to efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic,
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval, clearing the way for use in Africa
The approval of Danish vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic’s jab means that donors, such as UNICEF and the vaccines alliance Gavi, can buy doses and send them to Africa, where an outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to thousands of cases.
WHO Prequalifies Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN as First Vaccine Against Mpox
On September 13, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it added the first vaccine against monkeypox (mpox) to its
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in African countries hit the hardest
WHO approved the two-dose vaccine for adults aged 18 and above. While the vaccine is not recommended for those under 18, WHO noted that it could be used in infants, children, and adolescents in areas experiencing outbreaks where the benefits of vaccination outweighed the risks.
World Health Organization gives mpox vaccine 'pre-qualification' approval
The World Health Organization Friday approved MVA-BN as the first mpox vaccine added to its pre-qualification list.
Mpox Vaccine Access Set To Speed Up As WHO Approves First Jab
The WHO said Friday it had for the first time prequalified an mpox vaccine -- a move expected to speed up access to the jabs to fight an epidemic raging in Africa.
WHO approves first Mpox vaccine to boost disease control in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine, known as Jynneos in the United States. It is also reviewing another vaccine, LC16, made by Japan's KM Biologics. This approval,
Mpox vaccine gets approval in first step to slowing Africa epidemic
WHO says next step is an 'urgent scale-up in procurement to prevent infections, stop transmission and save lives'
Mpox Vaccine Update Issued by WHO
The announcement marks the first mpox vaccine to be added to the WHO's prequalification list to facilitate timely access and ...
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WHO pandemic threat director: Here’s what needs to happen to combat mpox
Global neglect led us to the current mpox outbreak. A global response, based on equity and solidarity, is the only thing that can get us out of it, writes WHO’s Maria D. Van Kerkhove.
WHO and Africa CDC launch a response plan to the mpox outbreak
The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have launched a continent-wide ...
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Mpox Cases: Kerala Confirms First Mpox Case in Man Who Returned from UAE Last Week
She urged anyone returning from abroad to seek immediate medical attention if they develop Mpox symptoms to prevent further ...
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WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped
The U.N. health agency on Monday launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission, including ramping up staffing in affected countries and boosting surveillance, prevention ...
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WHO declares mpox a public health emergency
Another case of mpox was reported in South Africa. The health department has issued a warning while over the weekend, the ...