WHO Urges Global Vaccination Plans as New Monkeypox Strain Emerges: A Call for Preparedness

The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the importance of launching vaccination plans in countries experiencing new monkeypox infections, while clarifying that monkeypox is manageable and not akin to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional Director Hans Kluge highlighted the need for proactive measures to control the disease, particularly focusing on the new subtype 1 that has emerged outside Africa. With monthly infections being recorded in Europe, the WHO urges nations to prepare for potential outbreaks and maintain surveillance capabilities.