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    Home » China Steps Up Monitoring Amid Mpox Outbreak

    China Steps Up Monitoring Amid Mpox Outbreak

    August 16, 2024 Science & Tech 3 Mins Read
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    China has announced a comprehensive six-month monitoring initiative targeting individuals and goods entering the country for mpox, following the World Health Organization’s designation of the outbreak as a global public health emergency. The move comes in response to the escalating situation reported in Africa and recent international cases.

    The World Health Organization (WHO) elevated the alarm on mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, on August 14, citing a severe deterioration in the outbreak across Africa. This decision underscores the global significance of the outbreak, as mpox cases have recently emerged outside of the African continent, with Sweden reporting its first case of a more dangerous variant and Pakistan confirming a case involving a traveler from the Gulf region.

    China will monitor people and goods entering the country for mpox for the next six months, a statement from its customs administration said, after the WHO said the virus was again a global health emergency https://t.co/Gsy8vgEeFG

    — Reuters (@Reuters) August 16, 2024

    In light of these developments, China’s customs administration has issued new guidelines to enhance detection and prevent the spread of mpox within its borders. These measures include screening travelers from affected regions, especially those who have been in contact with mpox cases or exhibit symptoms. Travelers are urged to proactively report to customs officials if they fall into these categories.

    Additionally, China’s guidelines mandate the sanitation of vehicles, containers, and items arriving from regions with confirmed mpox cases. This step aims to minimize the risk of virus transmission through contaminated goods.

    The outbreak has been particularly severe in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where mpox was first identified in humans in 1970. The virus, transmitted from animals to humans and through close physical contact between individuals, has expanded its reach beyond Africa in recent months.

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    China to Begin Screening Arrivals for Mpox Symptoms After WHO Global Health Emergency Declaration

    China will start screening arrivals for mpox symptoms over the next six months, following the WHO’s global health emergency declaration. pic.twitter.com/Pr307xoelP

    — SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) (@COVID19_disease) August 16, 2024

    The African Union’s health body has also declared a public health emergency, reflecting the severity of the crisis in the region. Mpox remains a serious health concern, requiring vigilant monitoring and prompt action to curb its spread globally.

    Key Points:

    i. China will implement a six-month monitoring program for mpox, focusing on people and goods entering the country, following a WHO global health emergency declaration.

    ii. The WHO raised its alarm on August 14 due to worsening mpox conditions in Africa, prompting international concern.

    iii. Sweden and Pakistan recently reported cases of a new, more dangerous mpox variant, with Pakistan’s case involving a traveler from the Gulf region.

    iv. China’s new measures include screening travelers from affected areas and sanitizing imported goods to prevent further spread.

    v. The outbreak, which started in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has prompted additional health emergencies by both the WHO and the African Union.

    Charles William III – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News

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