The plan focuses on implementing comprehensive surveillance, prevention, readiness and response strategies
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UAE doctors say ‘no reason for panic’ as WHO declares public health emergency for mpox
Last week, Pakistan and Sweden confirmed cases of mpox – and while the UAE is safe, doctors advice residents to exercise caution, follow government announcements
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WHO renames monkeypox to ‘mpox’
A number of individuals and countries raised concerns asking the World Health Organisation to change the name
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UAE health ministry announces 3 new monkeypox cases
The ministry urged all community members to follow appropriate preventive and safety measures and precautions while travelling and moving in large crowds
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WHO calls monkeypox public health emergency
The outbreak has also spread to the Middle East, with both the UAE and Saudi Arabia reporting cases
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Saudi Arabia reports first case of Monkeypox
The Saudi ministry of health said it identified persons those who have been in contact with the infected person, yet none of them showed symptoms
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Five new monkeypox cases detected in the UAE, health authorities urge caution
Ministry of health also advised community to follow preventive measures and avoid risky behaviour
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Four new cases of monkeypox detected in the UAE as health authorities urge caution
Monkeypox is mostly transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, including bodily fluids, and respiratory droplets, or with material contaminated with the virus
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UAE announces three new cases of monkeypox, health authorities ‘taking all necessary measures’
The country’s health ministry also noted that the virus is less likely to spread compared to Covid-19
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UAE detects first case of monkeypox as proactive measures keep it contained
Health authorities will take all necessary measures, including investigation, examination of the contact, monitoring health, and preventing the spread of the disease
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Video: What is monkeypox and how is the UAE proactively preparing for it?
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is closely monitoring the spread of monkeypox worldwide and is working with health entities to detect possible cases and prevent the local spread of the virus