With monkeypox cases subsiding in Europe and parts of North America, many scientists say now is the time to prioritize stopping the virus in Africa.
FILE - A man holds a sign urging increased access to the monkeypox vaccine during a protest in San Francisco on July 18, 2022. With monkeypox cases subsiding in Europe and parts of North America, many scientists say now is the time to prioritize stopping the virus inIn July, the U.N.
Monkeypox has sickened people in parts of West and Central Africa since the 1970s, but it wasn't until the disease triggered unusual outbreaks in Europe and North America that public health officials even thought to use vaccines. As rich countries rushed to buy nearly all the world's supply of the most advanced shot against monkeypox, the World Health Organization said in June that it would create a vaccine-sharing mechanism to help needy countries get doses.
Rich countries have stretched their vaccine supplies by using a fifth of the regular dose, but none have expressed interest in helping Africa. WHO's regional office for the Americas recently announced it had struck a deal to obtain 100,000 monkeypox doses that will start being delivered to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean within weeks. But no similar agreements have been reached for Africa.
Last week, the White House said it was optimistic about a recent drop in monkeypox cases in the U.S., saying authorities had administered more than 460,000 doses of the vaccine made by Bavarian Nordic. Even if rich countries start sharing monkeypox tools with Africa soon, they shouldn't be applauded, other experts said.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Facelifted DS 7 E-Tense Detailed In Massive Gallery, Tops Out At €78,400 In Europe | CarscoopsFacelifted DS 7 E-Tense Detailed In Massive Gallery, Tops Out At €78,400 In Europe | Carscoops carscoops
Consulte Mais informação »
French air traffic control strike disrupts flights in EuropeAir France has dropped around half its 800 planned services, while Europe's largest airline Ryanair said it had cancelled 420 flights overflying or landing in France.
Consulte Mais informação »
Europe car sales return to growth after painful year of declines | AutoblogEurope’s new-car market returned to growth in August for the first gain in 13 months, though the respite may be short-lived.
Consulte Mais informação »
The U.S. Looks to Rival Europe and Asia With Massive Floating Offshore Wind PlanWhen it comes to offshore wind, the U.S. has a long way to go to catch up with Europe.
Consulte Mais informação »
Putin tells Europe: if you want gas then open Nord Stream 2President Vladimir Putin on Friday denied Russia had anything to do with Europe's energy crisis, saying that if the European Union wanted more gas it should lift sanctions preventing the opening of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Consulte Mais informação »
Growers see good wine vintage for Europe, stable volumes despite droughtsThe good news for wine drinkers is that an increase in French barrels will keep European volumes stable despite severe droughts sweeping the continent, and while yields fell in most countries, farmers foresee a particularly good quality vintage.
Consulte Mais informação »