WHO Report | Global trends in the 2022-23 Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak

Summary: The report provides an overview of the 2022-23 monkeypox (mpox) outbreak worldwide as reported to WHO as of February 18, 2023. The report focuses on laboratory-confirmed cases and mentions that 86,019 cases and 1,389 probable cases, including 96 deaths, have been reported to WHO from 110 Member States across all 6 WHO regions, including some countries without previously documented mpox transmission. The outbreak primarily affects men who have sex with men, and no signal suggests sustained transmission beyond these networks. The WHO Director-General has determined that this outbreak continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern and issued revised temporary recommendations in relation to the outbreak.

Report: 2022-23 Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak: Global Trends – World Health Organization

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With over 86,000 total cases & 96 related deaths, #mpox outbreak has slowed down but is still ongoing in several countries.

Maintained surveillance & enhanced access to diagnostics, vaccines and treatments are key to stop the disease transmission globally https://t.co/mLHsVoWKBY pic.twitter.com/PcLFQjjrz7

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) February 21, 2023