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November 15, 2022

WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan leaving agency

The World Health Organization's chief scientist, Soumya Swaminathan, is leaving the agency. Leadership changes are expected in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 1, 2022

WHO declares monkeypox still a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has elected to maintain monkeypox's status as a "public health emergency of international concern."

October 31, 2022

Widespread illness, deaths go unnoticed as monkeypox continues to spread in Africa

Congo is enduring a monkeypox outbreak, leaving people ill and dying. Without a vaccine or quick access to health facilities, monkeypox cases will continue to spike.

October 24, 2022

Six more people diagnosed with Monkeypox have died

Six individuals in four states, including New York, Nevada, Maryland and Illinois, have died from Monkeypox over the last week.

October 1, 2022

Monkeypox likely to be continuing threat in US for next few years, says CDC official

The spread of monkeypox is slowing in the U.S., but the virus is so widespread that full elimination is unlikely, the CDC said, noting it will continue to be a threat for the next few years.

September 20, 2022

Sudan reports 5 more monkeypox infections, stoking fears of larger outbreak

Sudan has reported five more monkeypox cases, bringing their total to seven. The increase comes at a time when Sudan's health care system is already struggling.

September 15, 2022

US sees general decline in monkeypox cases, some areas still experiencing spikes

A doctor from the U.S. CDC, Director Rochelle Walenskyz, says that monkeypox cases in the U.S. are generally on the decline, but are rising in some areas.

September 15, 2022

Monkeypox cases declining in Washington

Monkeypox cases are declining in King County, Washington, likely because of behavior change and vaccinations. Weekly cases fell 66% since its peak in July.

September 14, 2022

Sen. Marshall blasts CDC for not declaring emergency over fentanyl: 'What are we doing?'

Sen. Roger Marshall asked CDC Director Rochelle Walensky why the government does not declare a public health emergency for the rising number of fentanyl deaths in the U.S.

September 8, 2022

Monkeypox cases decline, despite growing racial disparities

Monkeypox cases in the U.S. are declining as vaccinations increase, but there has been a growing racial disparity in cases, according to data from the CDC.