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 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 grants approval for first Mpox vaccine to strengthen disease control in Africa
On Friday, the World Health Organization announced that it has granted its first authorization for a mpox vaccine
WHO authorizes mpox vaccine, clearing way for use in Africa
The World Health Organization has given its authorization to a first vaccine to protect against mpox, a decision announced in such haste Friday that it caught even the head of the company that makes the vaccine by surprise.
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 Approves World’s First Mpox Vaccine For Use In Select Countries
The WHO has approved the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by Bavarian Nordic A/S, as the first mpox (Monkeypox) vaccine.
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.
WHO prequalifies Bavarian Nordic's vaccine as first shot against mpox
Bavarian Nordic receives WHO prequalification for IMVANEX as the first vaccine against mpox, accelerating access in African countries.
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.
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'
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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.
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 ...
WHO flags limited mpox testing in epicenter DRC
Limited capacity is keeping Mpox testing coverage low in the DR Congo—the epicenter of the international emergency—the World ...
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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 ...