Mpox is a growing global health threat, scientists warn
For decades, the human niche for viruses related to smallpox has remained mostly empty. Since eradicating smallpox, only rare ...
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From Marburg to Mpox: Why public awareness is key in fighting plagues
Sadly, a few days ago, we were informed that Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox), is in the country. Now as we worry about the Mpox, let us emulate the best practice by UNICEF and other stakeholders ...
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Two diagnosed with Mpox, govt confirms
HEALTH Minister Jenista Mhagama has affirmed the presence of the Mpox contagious disease in the country, with two individuals being diagnosed with the disease on Friday, 7th March. In a statement ...
‘This is About Children’s Lives’: Gavi’s CEO Makes the Case for Funding the Global Vaccine Alliance
G avi, the Vaccine Alliance, supplies vaccines to nearly half of the world’s children. For decades, governments, institutions ...
Sierra Leone starts mpox vaccination as cases rise
Sierra Leone on Wednesday started injecting frontline health care workers and high-risk individuals and children from age 12 ...
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Major Job Cuts at NIOSH Pose Risks to Worker Safety, Critics Warn
Layoffs are part of a federal effort to downsize public health agencies TUESDAY, April 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A major ...
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FDA approves Bavarian Nordic’s freeze-dried mpox and smallpox vaccine
The formulation allows for greater stockpiling, with Bavarian Nordic already working with the US Government to add to vaccine ...
US FDA approves freeze-dried version of Bavarian Nordic's mpox, smallpox vaccine
Denmark's Bavarian Nordic said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a freeze-dried formulation of its ...
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Machine learning model to predict virus reservoirs
A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor and spread viruses capable of infecting humans. The machine learning ...
Bavarian Nordic Receives U.S. FDA Approval of Freeze-Dried Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine
The Company has been contracted by the U.S Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to develop and supply a freeze-dried version of JYNNEOS for stockpiling. Manufacturing under ...
Scientists use AI to identify animal populations most likely to spread diseases to humans
Scientists from Washington State University are using and AI model to identify animal populations most likely to spread ...
Machine learning model uses host characteristics and virus genetics to predict potential reservoirs
A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may ...