What have our experts been saying about #mpox? Round-up of comments in global media on: -Access to mpox vaccines -Misinformation -Mpox evolution -Preventing spread Over 2,200 news items featuring LSHTM experts. 👇Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/new…

Today, we kickstart a 2⃣-day training for our field staff on #Mpox diagnostics, in response to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s recent designation of the virus as a global emergency. The training is part of efforts to enhance preparedness & ensuring a coordinated response to emerging health threats.

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"There are effective vaccines that are available which... can significantly reduce your risk of catching mpox." On The Naked Scientists podcast Michael Marks discusses #mpox prevention, treatment options & when vaccination works best. 👇bit.ly/3TuZlbF

What to know about oropouche as US, Europe warn of imported cases In The Washington Post, Enny Paixao explains symptoms of #oropouche virus, how it is transmitted, & that climate change could be a factor in spread of virus with rise in cases in the US. 👉bit.ly/3X8kGZl

Mpox Update: WHO Says $87 Million 'Critical' for Containing Outbreak In Newsweek Jimmy Whitworth comments on cost & availability of vaccines as World Health Organization (WHO) highlights funds needed to contain current #mpox outbreak over next 6 months.💉😷 👇bit.ly/3T72jTg

The current #mpox emergency centres around a number of countries in east-central Africa. But let's not forget that the WHO/Europe Region has been grappling with an outbreak of its own for >2 years now. Europe has a key role, and responsibility, in tackling #mpox - both

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Why is it taking so long for #mpox vaccine to reach Africa? In Context News Jimmy Whitworth discusses global vaccine inequity & says action urgently needed to tackle outbreak of 'lethal new variant' 👉bit.ly/3AZaM4A

New analysis in The BMJ finds 15% fall in qualified FTE GPs across England Luisa Pettigrew comments on general practice data over past decade suggesting shift towards larger multidisciplinary practices with fewer GPs, amid growing patient lists.🩺 👉bit.ly/4e9FI0n

🌍Our Health, Our Planet, Our Future🌏 Join us on 8 November for a one-day conference exploring how London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's research in #ClimateChange impacts & solutions will shape global policy & train the next generation of leaders ❗️More tickets now released👉bit.ly/CCCPHConference

👏👏👏Congratulations to LSHTM's estates team shortlisted for #THEAwards 2024 This is for their outstanding work including transforming a challenging site in the heart of Bloomsbury to create modern facilities & enhance our ability to improve health worldwide.