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Monkeypox: a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

The second meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox was held last week. Following the meeting, the Director-General of WHO has determined that the outbreak of monkeypox constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

More on monkeypox

Monkeypox: who is at risk?

Which communities are most at risk of monkeypox in the current outbreak and why? WHO’s Andy Seale explains how we can support the communities at risk in Science in 5.

Recovering from monkeypox at home

If you think you might have monkeypox, self-isolate and contact a health worker immediately. If your symptoms become worse, seek immediate medical advice.

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WHO recommends long-acting cabotegravir for HIV prevention

WHO recommends the use of long-acting injectable cabotegravir as pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV and called for countries to consider this safe and highly effective prevention for people at substantial risk of HIV infection.

Anyone can drown, no one should

As one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people ages 1–24, and the third leading cause of injury-related deaths overall, drowning tragically claims more than 236 000 lives each year. Find out how you can help prevent drowning.