WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that the global outbreak of monkeypox represents a public health crisis that deserves global attention. So far it has spread to 75 countries and affected more than 16 thousand people. 5 people have died. Tedros said five factors are considered in deciding whether an outbreak is a public health crisis that warrants global attention.
According to the information provided by the countries, it has come to be known that this monkey fever is spreading rapidly to many countries in a way that has never been seen before. Under international health regulations, 3 criteria are met to declare a public health emergency..jpg)
In case no consensus is reached in the emergency committee meeting, its advice is accepted. Scientific theories, evidence, and other relevant information are currently lacking..jpg)
Risk to human health, international spread, and potential for interference with international traffic are taken into consideration. Globally and in all regions, the risk of monkeypox is moderate..jpg)
In european countries, it has been studied that the risk is increasing, Tedros said. At this point in time, the risk of the global spread of disease is clearly visible, while the current level of disruption to international traffic remains low. We all understand very little about it. He added that the spread meets the criteria of international health regulations.
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