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yes, like you said, the africa cdc said it doesj said, the africa cdc said it does have a clear plann terms of who is getting at first, in the drc, the health minister there said they will prioritise children, that specifically it seems the infection rate is higher among children under the age of 15. meanwhile, here in nigeria, they have said health care workers, especially in areas most affected, will be getting the vaccine first. the africa cdc also spoke about the importance of local manufacturing and said they have partnered with the danish manufacturer bavaria nordic to transfer its technology to local manufacturers in order to get vaccine production going here on the continent, because that would not only make sure that there is an adequate supply for all countries that need it, but also reduce the cost of the vaccine. find that need it, but also reduce the cost of the vaccine.— that need it, but also reduce the cost of the vaccine. and what is the latest ou cost of the vaccine. and what is the latest you are _ cost of the vaccine. and what is the latest you are hearing _ cost o
yes, like you said, the africa cdc said it doesj said, the africa cdc said it does have a clear plann terms of who is getting at first, in the drc, the health minister there said they will prioritise children, that specifically it seems the infection rate is higher among children under the age of 15. meanwhile, here in nigeria, they have said health care workers, especially in areas most affected, will be getting the vaccine first. the africa cdc also spoke about the importance of local...
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well, the africa cdc has already said _ this? well, the africa cdc has already said that _ this?said that at _ this? well, the africa cdc has already said that at least - this? well, the africa cdc has already said that at least 10 i already said that at least 10 million doses of vaccines are needed to prevent the further spread of mpox but, as you have mentioned, only 200,000 are available for them to purchase. now, mpox, there is no treatment for it. the only vaccines that can be taken to prevent it. and after this health declaration is made by the african cdc, they will look to see whether they can increase the number of vaccines that they can purchase to ensure that there is a spray— they can purchase to ensure that there isasra ., , . there is a spray thank you very much for “oininr there is a spray thank you very much forjoining us- _ there is a spray thank you very much forjoining us. as _ there is a spray thank you very much forjoining us. as soon _ there is a spray thank you very much forjoining us. as soon as _ there is a spray thank you very much forjoining us. as soon
well, the africa cdc has already said _ this? well, the africa cdc has already said that _ this?said that at _ this? well, the africa cdc has already said that at least - this? well, the africa cdc has already said that at least 10 i already said that at least 10 million doses of vaccines are needed to prevent the further spread of mpox but, as you have mentioned, only 200,000 are available for them to purchase. now, mpox, there is no treatment for it. the only vaccines that can be taken to...
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the emergency group but post covid-19, africa's cdc also - post covid—19, africa's cdc also declaredrica's cdc also declared an emergency taken by the growing _ declared an emergency taken by the growing strains of the continent and it's very— growing strains of the continent and it's very true that this is a challenge in africa and people are concerned — challenge in africa and people are concerned but it's spread notjust to sweden— concerned but it's spread notjust to sweden but also on pakistan and we need _ to sweden but also on pakistan and we need to— to sweden but also on pakistan and we need to consider is a lot of challenges that we need to think through— challenges that we need to think through that the american international system have not played this issues— international system have not played this issues of supply chain and issues — this issues of supply chain and issues of— this issues of supply chain and issues of operation and only two countries — issues of operation and only two countries in africa have emergency altercation — countries in africa have emergency alt
the emergency group but post covid-19, africa's cdc also - post covid—19, africa's cdc also declaredrica's cdc also declared an emergency taken by the growing _ declared an emergency taken by the growing strains of the continent and it's very— growing strains of the continent and it's very true that this is a challenge in africa and people are concerned — challenge in africa and people are concerned but it's spread notjust to sweden— concerned but it's spread notjust to sweden but also...
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the africa cdc have said _ actually contain this?ntain this? the africa cdc have said that they require | actually contain this? the africa l cdc have said that they require 10 million doses of the vaccine is available and only 200,000 are currently available to them. the director—general did say that they are discussing with international bodies to increase that amount eminently as well. but this is why they made this declaration today, to encourage african governments to do what they can to mobilise their resources and to coordinate their response. measures including increasing public health awareness, through public health campaigns, and increasing surveillance at airports and also make sure that the available medical supplies available medical aid is in adequate availability within areas that have been affected so far.— availability within areas that have been affected so far. thank you for that undate- _ let's turn to the continuing tension in the middle east now and in the last hour, the military wing of hamas said it targeted
the africa cdc have said _ actually contain this?ntain this? the africa cdc have said that they require | actually contain this? the africa l cdc have said that they require 10 million doses of the vaccine is available and only 200,000 are currently available to them. the director—general did say that they are discussing with international bodies to increase that amount eminently as well. but this is why they made this declaration today, to encourage african governments to do what they can to...
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the director general of the africa cdc says lessons have been learned from covid and this time, theyt for the rest of the world to help, but will be proactive. the african union has already approved a 10 million u.s. dollar package to supplement the efforts. the who has convened an emergency committee to discuss whether the outbreak is of international concern. this strain of mpox is highly infectious. there have been 14,000 cases deaths.ar so far and 400 50 it causes skin lesions, rashes and flulike symptoms. these can be resolved within 2-4 week but the disease can be fatal, with four out of 100 cases leading to death. the africa cdc have said at least 10 million doses of the mpox vaccine are needed on the continent, but only 200,000 are available. they have said they are discussingith international partners on solutions for the continent. >> the head of the fire service in greece says there are not any more widespread fires in athens but firefighters are on alert. milder winds and efforts by emergency services helped get the blaze under control. the fire started sunday northeast o
the director general of the africa cdc says lessons have been learned from covid and this time, theyt for the rest of the world to help, but will be proactive. the african union has already approved a 10 million u.s. dollar package to supplement the efforts. the who has convened an emergency committee to discuss whether the outbreak is of international concern. this strain of mpox is highly infectious. there have been 14,000 cases deaths.ar so far and 400 50 it causes skin lesions, rashes and...
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now, the africa cdc said it will give an update on the outbreak here on the continent on tuesday.nwhile, regional blocs in west africa and in southern africa have said they are monitoring the situation, with health ministers in southern africa due to hold an emergency meeting to assess the impact of the mpox outbreak on countries there. health workers across india have refused to end protests over the rape and murder of a fellow medic, that have disrupted hospital services. it's been nearly a week since they launched nationwide action, demanding a safer workplace and swift criminal probe. doctors across the country held protests and declined to see non—emergency patients following the killing of the 31—year—old medic, who police say was raped and murdered at a hospital in kolkata where she was a trainee. a police volunteer was arrested and charged with the crime. women activists say the incident has highlighted how women in india continue to suffer from sexual violence. tougher laws in india were brought in after the 2012 gang—rape and murder of a 23—year—old student on a bus in n
now, the africa cdc said it will give an update on the outbreak here on the continent on tuesday.nwhile, regional blocs in west africa and in southern africa have said they are monitoring the situation, with health ministers in southern africa due to hold an emergency meeting to assess the impact of the mpox outbreak on countries there. health workers across india have refused to end protests over the rape and murder of a fellow medic, that have disrupted hospital services. it's been nearly a...
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the director general of africa's cdc's as stopping the outbreak will save lives around the world.nifer zabasajja joins me for more. give us an update on what we have learned from authorities yesterday. >> you were just pointing to some comments we did get from the africa cdc on tuesday. we did hear from the who, which is trying to dispel concerns that what we're seeing from mpox whether it is a new or old strain, is anything like what we saw with covid and instead trying to stress that we need to avoid the panic before and instead be proactive. you mentioned proactive vaccine distribution which we did hear the africa cdc director talking about how important it is to get africans vaccinated and for that to then help for global health emergency. health officials spending tuesday focusing at least on educating the public on that front. lizzy: which vaccine manufacturers will provide those jabs? >> we have heard a lot of interest from vaccine manufacturers wanting to be part of this global flight. when it comes to testing capabilities, we heard from roche saying they want to update th
the director general of africa's cdc's as stopping the outbreak will save lives around the world.nifer zabasajja joins me for more. give us an update on what we have learned from authorities yesterday. >> you were just pointing to some comments we did get from the africa cdc on tuesday. we did hear from the who, which is trying to dispel concerns that what we're seeing from mpox whether it is a new or old strain, is anything like what we saw with covid and instead trying to stress that we...
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the africa cdc have said that at least 10 million doses of the mpox vaccine are needed on the continent are discussing with international partners and how they can secure more vaccines for the continent. our west africa correspondent, simijolaoso has more from lagos. let's ta ke let's take you to greece. the head of the fire service in greece said there are no longer any active fires in the wider athens area but firefighters remain on high alert for potential flare ups. the fires killed at least two people and forced residents of some suburbs and the surrounding areas to leave their homes. this drone footage shows the extent of the damage that people are returning to after the fires swept through, torching homes, cars, fields and forests. one resident has described the fires as hell. they eased on tuesday after burning for three days, thanks to weaker winds. the government has announced compensation and relief measures for victims of a fire that greece's national observatory said had damaged around 10,000 hectares of land. our correspondent azadeh moshiri in pendeli, a suburb of athens.
the africa cdc have said that at least 10 million doses of the mpox vaccine are needed on the continent are discussing with international partners and how they can secure more vaccines for the continent. our west africa correspondent, simijolaoso has more from lagos. let's ta ke let's take you to greece. the head of the fire service in greece said there are no longer any active fires in the wider athens area but firefighters remain on high alert for potential flare ups. the fires killed at...
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now, the africa cdc said it will give an update on the outbreak here on the continent on tuesday.cs in west africa and in southern africa have said they are monitoring the situation, with health ministers in southern africa due to hold an emergency meeting to assess the impact of the mpox outbreak on countries there. let's speak to doctor anne rimoin, professor of epidemiology at the ucla fielding school of public health in los angeles. thank you for being with us. how alarming do you think this outbreak is? . ~' , ., alarming do you think this outbreak is? . ~' i” ., alarming do you think this outbreak is? ., ~ i. ., ., ., alarming do you think this outbreak is? . ~' i” ., . ., ., is? thank you for having me, got to be here. is? thank you for having me, got to be here- this— is? thank you for having me, got to be here. this outbreak— is? thank you for having me, got to be here. this outbreak is _ is? thank you for having me, got to be here. this outbreak is not - be here. this outbreak is not something thatjust occurred out of the blue. we have seen increasing cases of mpox for t
now, the africa cdc said it will give an update on the outbreak here on the continent on tuesday.cs in west africa and in southern africa have said they are monitoring the situation, with health ministers in southern africa due to hold an emergency meeting to assess the impact of the mpox outbreak on countries there. let's speak to doctor anne rimoin, professor of epidemiology at the ucla fielding school of public health in los angeles. thank you for being with us. how alarming do you think...
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the africa cdc has said that at least 10 million doses of the mpox vaccine are needed, but only 200,000 more of these vaccines. here in the uk — a review into the care of a man who killed three people in nottingham last year has found what it called "a series of errors, omissions and misjudgments" in the way he was treated. valdo calocane was psychotic and suffering from paranoid delusions, and watchdog the care quality commission says if the system doesn't change, there's still a risk to public safety. 0ur social affairs editor alison holt reports. for the families of those who were killed by valdo calocane, who've been campaigning for answers, today's report finally sets out it was impossible to understand what had happened. i it was impossible to understand what had happened-— had happened. i can't even comprehend _ had happened. i can't even comprehend how _ had happened. i can't even comprehend how i'm - had happened. i can't even comprehend how i'm going had happened. i can't even i comprehend how i'm going to had happened. i can't even - comprehend how i'm going to deal with it.
the africa cdc has said that at least 10 million doses of the mpox vaccine are needed, but only 200,000 more of these vaccines. here in the uk — a review into the care of a man who killed three people in nottingham last year has found what it called "a series of errors, omissions and misjudgments" in the way he was treated. valdo calocane was psychotic and suffering from paranoid delusions, and watchdog the care quality commission says if the system doesn't change, there's still a...
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just a short while ago i spoke to professor selene, i'm dual korean and epidemiologist, who chairs africa, cdc, emergency consultative group. and i asked him how this m fox outbreak is different from the one we just heard about in 2022 of this. um, we have seen quite a different situation right now. so if you just look at the number of cases of employment that we have now, it's about 3 times higher than the number we had in 2022. then the world has organization declared a public housing emergency of international consent for inbox at that time. so we are seeing many more cases at this time, but it's not just that we have seen many more cases. the number of cases is a pc each week, so we are seeing an upswing in the number of new cases. and our concern, sadly, is that not only are we seeing a lot of cases and the cases i see, but that the case for tell it to you that the proportion of patients will i'm dying is unacceptably high. at this point. does that mean that the r c, i mean broader? i forgot it's about the percent net simply, you know, a level that we have not seen previously. and then fi
just a short while ago i spoke to professor selene, i'm dual korean and epidemiologist, who chairs africa, cdc, emergency consultative group. and i asked him how this m fox outbreak is different from the one we just heard about in 2022 of this. um, we have seen quite a different situation right now. so if you just look at the number of cases of employment that we have now, it's about 3 times higher than the number we had in 2022. then the world has organization declared a public housing...
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we agree with the - statements that have come out from the africa cdc and who in classifying this asuntries trying to respond to this at a local level, particularly like the rc red cross who are responding both in south kivu last year, working with communities to try to build communities. there is a 5tigma a55ociated communities. there is a 5tigma associated with this disease. we are trying to make sure that people know when they might have a problem and making sure that things are reported into surveillance system so that can be shared and we can track the epidemic globally.— be shared and we can track the epidemic globally. dorcas, can we talk about the availability - epidemic globally. dorcas, can we talk about the availability of - talk about the availability of vaccines? a vaccine exists, can people in africa get it? we know that who has — people in africa get it? we know that who has approved - people in africa get it? we know i that who has approved emergency vaccines— that who has approved emergency vaccines for use, one with an antibiotic. _ vaccines for use, one with an ant
we agree with the - statements that have come out from the africa cdc and who in classifying this asuntries trying to respond to this at a local level, particularly like the rc red cross who are responding both in south kivu last year, working with communities to try to build communities. there is a 5tigma a55ociated communities. there is a 5tigma associated with this disease. we are trying to make sure that people know when they might have a problem and making sure that things are reported...
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anne: africa cdc suggested that there is a need for approximately 10 million doses of vaccine to be able on the ground. and right now there is actually very limited supply of vaccine available. the drc is working closely with their partners on the ground to be able to identify groups that are at greatest risk, where they can deploy the vaccine most effectively first to be able to control the outbreak on the ground. but by and large, we should be getting maximum number of doses of vaccine available to places like the democratic republic of congo, where this virus has originated, so that we can control it at its source. that's going to be critically important. and these countries where that are most affected by this virus are countries that have the least amount of resources available traditionally and currently, so hopefully these declarations will make a very big difference in terms of being able to get resources to the places that are needed. ali: that's ucla epidemiologist anne rimoin. thank you so much for joining us. anne: my pleasure. ♪ amna: this month, the legendary writer and act
anne: africa cdc suggested that there is a need for approximately 10 million doses of vaccine to be able on the ground. and right now there is actually very limited supply of vaccine available. the drc is working closely with their partners on the ground to be able to identify groups that are at greatest risk, where they can deploy the vaccine most effectively first to be able to control the outbreak on the ground. but by and large, we should be getting maximum number of doses of vaccine...
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a conference is taking place of the africa cdc, just updating officials on what's happening in terms ica. we are looking to see if there are any news lines to bring you from that and we will certainly update you. lots of talk, of course, about vaccines and no need for them in africa. 10 million needed, only 200,000 are available. so, an urgent need for vaccines to be sent to africa at this time. we can tick you live now to sicily, because we are also giving across the live page which has all developments on the specialist divers that are trying to get access to the cabins of the yacht. we know that six people are still missing and it has been really problematic for those divers because a lot of furniture is blocking passageways and stopping them from getting to some of the cabins. in fact, it has been described as a world of objects blocking access. six people are still missing, including the morgan stanley chairman and his wife, we have also been talking about the british tech tycoon mike lynch and his daughter as well. searches are under way off the coast of italy, specialist divers
a conference is taking place of the africa cdc, just updating officials on what's happening in terms ica. we are looking to see if there are any news lines to bring you from that and we will certainly update you. lots of talk, of course, about vaccines and no need for them in africa. 10 million needed, only 200,000 are available. so, an urgent need for vaccines to be sent to africa at this time. we can tick you live now to sicily, because we are also giving across the live page which has all...
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ok, that's on gosh, and go from the africa. cdc, thank you for speaking to us as it is my pleasure. thanks for housing. the living conditions in molly west ending 4 years after the military seized power with rising poverty levels and constant power cuts. economic growth is slowing and the redeemed withdrawal from the west african block eco, as has isolated the country from regional support and cooperation was public frustration grows, the initial hopes that fuel the ministries take over in 2020 remain unfulfilled. molly's economy is in need of a spock and then the carpets, obama k businesses say they are bathing the bronze of the 4 years of military bill with frequent power outages, making it even harder to make ends meet subsidies under lynette. this energy situation really needs to be resolved as quickly as possible because it affects the household and the minute it's ahead of the family goes and in the morning and i comes back at night without being able to work to bring something to his family. some people affect the children and the women, and everyday life, somebody that was o
ok, that's on gosh, and go from the africa. cdc, thank you for speaking to us as it is my pleasure. thanks for housing. the living conditions in molly west ending 4 years after the military seized power with rising poverty levels and constant power cuts. economic growth is slowing and the redeemed withdrawal from the west african block eco, as has isolated the country from regional support and cooperation was public frustration grows, the initial hopes that fuel the ministries take over in 2020...
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the africa cdc director general, doctorjohn casey, reiterated doctorjohn casea, reiterated the agency'se on the continent by the end of 2025, although he did mention the challenge of getting those doses to regions in the eastern part of the democratic republic of congo that are experiencing an armed conflict. he also spoke about local manufacturing and a partnership with a danish manufacturer, saying that getting those vaccines made on the continent will not only increase supply, but also reduce the cost. following the violent disorder across parts of the uk this summer, courts have continued to sentence people who took part. among them, ex soldierjoel bishop who threw stones at police the crown prosecution service says 49a people have now been charged with offences related to the disorder. 0ur uk affairs corresponent daniel sandford reports. after repeatedly charging at police lines and trying to rugby tackle one officer, liam gray was eventually wrestled into the bushes outside the holiday inn express near rotherham. he was part of a mob that attacked the hotel housing asylum seekers.
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the response in the countries we have worked with the governments and also in partnership with africa. cdc, to help the countries to update the plans, develop detailed plans and reading the process of, of compiling a, a, a continental or regional plan, focusing very much on the most severely affected countries those highest at risk. we are then looking at mobilizing the capacities, developing the capacities in the countries mobilizing international support in the, by way of financing. and of course, the key tools that i needed for the, for the outbreak, including vaccines as well as the diagnostic of supplies. so that'd be contract and follow that to improve the surveillance and know where the virus is going. so i would say that this is what that's very much in progress very rapidly in progress. we're aware that the, the availability of vaccines is a huge challenge. but there are 2 vaccines at the moment. that's possible, there is one being the that's produced by the bavarian, nor the company wet at the moment. we understand that about half a 1000000 doses available and the potential if th
the response in the countries we have worked with the governments and also in partnership with africa. cdc, to help the countries to update the plans, develop detailed plans and reading the process of, of compiling a, a, a continental or regional plan, focusing very much on the most severely affected countries those highest at risk. we are then looking at mobilizing the capacities, developing the capacities in the countries mobilizing international support in the, by way of financing. and of...
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well, again, the africa cdc has said that at least ten million doses are needed to increase protectionre only 200,000 vaccine doses available to them. so, today, the director general did say that they are mobilising efforts to secure more vaccines by talking to international partners to see how that can be done, and possibly because of this declaration being made that can be done imminently. and what is known about how this infection is spread? well, this particular strain of mpox, which is called clade one b, is spread through close contacts, specifically skin—to—skin and through bodily fluids. it causes skin lesions, rashes and flu—like symptoms, but it is deadly. four in every 100 cases leads to death, and the concern is that there is no treatment for it, hence why the cdc has said it is. it is very much an important for them to make sure they can secure it is very much important for them to make sure they can secure enough vaccines to prevent further spread of the disease on the continent. still to come on the world today — as iran rejects calls for western leaders to refrain from
well, again, the africa cdc has said that at least ten million doses are needed to increase protectionre only 200,000 vaccine doses available to them. so, today, the director general did say that they are mobilising efforts to secure more vaccines by talking to international partners to see how that can be done, and possibly because of this declaration being made that can be done imminently. and what is known about how this infection is spread? well, this particular strain of mpox, which is...
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first, we had a declaration by the africa cdc declaring a regional emergency, now the who, a public healthe countries to be looking for cases. we have seen a few cases here and there of mpox, in particular sweden. it's a good idea to be able to get in front of it. we should have learned at this point from the outbreak in 2022 that we saw spread around the globe. and from covid—19, an infection anywhere is potentially an infection everywhere. betterto potentially an infection everywhere. better to get in front of it, and to get vaccines in place, yet public health messaging in place, better surveillance and diagnostics.— better surveillance and diagnostics. better surveillance and diaanostics. ~ . ., , diagnostics. we heard a bit about those _ diagnostics. we heard a bit about those vaccines - diagnostics. we heard a bit about those vaccines and i diagnostics. we heard a bit i about those vaccines and the way they are starting to change the restrictions on getting them out to the public. do you think right now the vaccines are making it to the people who need them fast enough, and mainly na
first, we had a declaration by the africa cdc declaring a regional emergency, now the who, a public healthe countries to be looking for cases. we have seen a few cases here and there of mpox, in particular sweden. it's a good idea to be able to get in front of it. we should have learned at this point from the outbreak in 2022 that we saw spread around the globe. and from covid—19, an infection anywhere is potentially an infection everywhere. betterto potentially an infection everywhere....
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the africa cdc director general, drjohn casey, reiterated the agency's plan to ensure 10 million dosesinent by the end of 2025, although he did mention the challenge of getting those doses to regions in the eastern part of the democratic republic of congo that are experiencing an armed conflict. he also spoke about local manufacturing and a partnership with a danish manufacturer, saying that getting those vaccines made on the continent will not only increase supply, but also reduce the cost. let's speak to public health doctor and world health organisation's spokesperson, dr margaret harris. very good to have you with us. the democratic republic of congo and other african countries will start vaccinating against mpox next week — if everything is in place. what impact can we expect that to have? nice to see you, helena. it is good news because one of the things that has been a concern is that there were limited amounts of vaccine and they weren't where they are needed, which was in africa, particularly in the parts of africa — eastern drc — where the outbreak is raging. it is really imp
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the africa cdc has already said it is working with international partners to secure more vaccines torrespondent dominic hughesjoins me now. dominic, will anything change in practice as a result of the who declaration? this declaration is the highest level of alert the who can issue. it is a call to arms, trying to mobilise resources, medical resources, political resources, financial resources. they really want to accelerate research and public health measures on the ground to try and get a grip on this huge number of cases that has grown just this year. so they issue this kind of alert two years ago when there was a global outbreak. now vaccines and what they call behavioural change, managed to contain that. in the uk alone two years ago in 2022-23, the uk alone two years ago in 2022—23, there were more than 3000 cases in the uk. we have heard from the uk health security agency this week already that there is no cause to be alarmed at the moment, there are no cases in the uk at the moment but they say they have monitoring in place and all the surveillance measures they need and they
the africa cdc has already said it is working with international partners to secure more vaccines torrespondent dominic hughesjoins me now. dominic, will anything change in practice as a result of the who declaration? this declaration is the highest level of alert the who can issue. it is a call to arms, trying to mobilise resources, medical resources, political resources, financial resources. they really want to accelerate research and public health measures on the ground to try and get a grip...
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>> the declaration from the world health organization and africa cdc for their public health emergencies slowly marshaling resources. we hope vaccines will arrive within the next two days. countries are looking at surveillance of orders. -- borders. this isn't always effective but it gives a sense of where this mutated strain is moving and what people are dealing with. there is certainly the attention of the world on this situation and trying to ensure we don't have a repeat of covid and in the last global emergency for this disease mpox. joumanna: health care reporter janice kew. thank you for bringing us the latest. also coming up on daybreak, telegram questions the detention of its cofounder and ceo pavel durov in france, the latest on that next and a lot more. stay with us. this is bloomberg. ♪ with so much entertainment out there wouldn't it be great... ...if you could find what you want, all in one place? show me paris. xfinity internet customers can enjoy the ultimate entertainment experience and save on some of the biggest names in streaming, all for just $15 a month. get the fas
>> the declaration from the world health organization and africa cdc for their public health emergencies slowly marshaling resources. we hope vaccines will arrive within the next two days. countries are looking at surveillance of orders. -- borders. this isn't always effective but it gives a sense of where this mutated strain is moving and what people are dealing with. there is certainly the attention of the world on this situation and trying to ensure we don't have a repeat of covid and...
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are acting quite quickly so as africa cdc, they declared their version of an emergency the day beforet is being taken seriously. tom: what is the material impact of these declarations of emergency? what is a mean in terms of the resources that are put to play to try to combat the spread of this virus? quakes sincerely marshall's resources, the w.h.o. is meeting today and in the coming days and they are going to detail more copper has a plan. as he saw with covid and it was stockpiling. most companies affected in outbreak and don't necessarily have the same resources to pay for vaccines that many of the other countries in the world do you have. so there's going to be a lot of discussions, there needs to be a concerted effort. hopefully this time africa were not be left behind. tom: so some estimates of possibly $4 billion is needed to combat this virus. give us some details in terms of how dangerous this virus is in which parts of the population are most vulnerable, and the efficacy of the vaccines that are currently available. >> the efficacy is pretty good, it was developed for small
are acting quite quickly so as africa cdc, they declared their version of an emergency the day beforet is being taken seriously. tom: what is the material impact of these declarations of emergency? what is a mean in terms of the resources that are put to play to try to combat the spread of this virus? quakes sincerely marshall's resources, the w.h.o. is meeting today and in the coming days and they are going to detail more copper has a plan. as he saw with covid and it was stockpiling. most...
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officials say the vaccine supplies are limited and more than 500 deaths have been reported so far, africa cdc says that over 96% of all the cases and deaths from m-pox this year have been in congo cases are up by 160% compared to last year. kron four's dan kerman is following this story for us. we'll have more coming up on kron. 4 news at 5. >> the first of its kind treatment for major depression has been approved by the fda and is now available to the public with a prescription from their doctor and download from the app store. the makers of we're joined, say it is physical therapy for your brain where patients are challenge to identify different emotions series of faces and exercise. they'll have exercise to strengthen parts of the brain that process function and emotion only patients, 22 and older with diagnosed major depression who are on antidepressants are able to use this. it is covered by insurance. >> coming up in suspense, stay at the california state capitol. as lawmakers decide on which pieces of legislation move forward. we're going to take a look at the process. plus. >> cease-f
officials say the vaccine supplies are limited and more than 500 deaths have been reported so far, africa cdc says that over 96% of all the cases and deaths from m-pox this year have been in congo cases are up by 160% compared to last year. kron four's dan kerman is following this story for us. we'll have more coming up on kron. 4 news at 5. >> the first of its kind treatment for major depression has been approved by the fda and is now available to the public with a prescription from...
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what are the authorities there in nigeria and elsewhere in africa saying about their requirement for vaccines? the african cdctinent — million doses are needed on the continent. but they have set aside 5 million _ continent. but they have set aside 5 million us— continent. but they have set aside 5 million us dollars to ensure that the vaccines will be made available countries _ the vaccines will be made available countries that really need them. like image and said, the red cross has said _ like image and said, the red cross has said there is a critical shortage _ has said there is a critical shortage not only of vaccines in the democratic— shortage not only of vaccines in the democratic republic of the congo but also of— democratic republic of the congo but also of treatment kits as well. the congolese — also of treatment kits as well. the congolese government said they are working _ congolese government said they are working on— congolese government said they are working on a vaccination roll—out plan, _ working on a vaccination roll—out plan, but — working on a vaccination roll—out plan, but we have to wa
what are the authorities there in nigeria and elsewhere in africa saying about their requirement for vaccines? the african cdctinent — million doses are needed on the continent. but they have set aside 5 million _ continent. but they have set aside 5 million us— continent. but they have set aside 5 million us dollars to ensure that the vaccines will be made available countries _ the vaccines will be made available countries that really need them. like image and said, the red cross has said...
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africa to asia and now europe. fox's jonathan seri explains how the cdc is responding here in the united states. >> mpox. the virus, formally known as monkeypox, is spreading quickly around the world following a summer outbreak in africa that saw a new variant infect more than 14,000 people, causing more than 500 deaths. the world health organization has labeled the outbreak a global health emergency, and now the variant has spread to europe, with sweden reporting at least one case, which they say they have under control. >> sweden has a good preparedness to diagnose, isolate and care for people in a safe and good way, and that does not pose a risk to the general population. >> mpox is similar to smallpox, but it causes more mild symptom. fever, chills, and body aches are the most common. but this new strain appears to be more deadly and it's spreading quickly, prompting some countries to consider new border restrictions. >> there's no need to close borders when we are in disease outbreaks. diseases don't recognize borders. it doesn't stop a disease from spreading. >> meanwhile, the u.s. is monitoring the
africa to asia and now europe. fox's jonathan seri explains how the cdc is responding here in the united states. >> mpox. the virus, formally known as monkeypox, is spreading quickly around the world following a summer outbreak in africa that saw a new variant infect more than 14,000 people, causing more than 500 deaths. the world health organization has labeled the outbreak a global health emergency, and now the variant has spread to europe, with sweden reporting at least one case, which...
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cdc calling the mpox outbreak a public health emergency. the highly infectious disease is spreading across other parts of central and east africa.mpox outbreak as a global emergency means that research, funding, and public health measures will be prioritised. the bbc�*s global health correspondent dominic hughes has more. and it represents a call to arms, to marshal resources, both medical, political and financial, to try and get a grip on this outbreak. that is what underpins this startling announcement, a really big rise in the number of cases. more than 14,000 cases so far this year alone. that number outstrips all of the cases in the year before and sadly, more than 520 deaths as well. most of those cases have been restricted to the democratic republic of congo, the drc, but what is really causing concern is that cases have also been seen now in at least 15 other countries. 16 months of war, more than 15,000 people killed. more than 10 million forced to flee their homes, in the world's largest internal displacement crisis. the united states is leading fresh talks in geneva this week aimed at ending the war in sudan, despite
cdc calling the mpox outbreak a public health emergency. the highly infectious disease is spreading across other parts of central and east africa.mpox outbreak as a global emergency means that research, funding, and public health measures will be prioritised. the bbc�*s global health correspondent dominic hughes has more. and it represents a call to arms, to marshal resources, both medical, political and financial, to try and get a grip on this outbreak. that is what underpins this startling...
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now, the african cdc says it will give an update on the outbreak here on the continent on tuesday, meanwhile regional blocks in west africauation with health ministers in southern africa do to hold an emergency meeting to assess the impact of that mpox outbreak in countries there. in 10 minutes we'll be answering all your questions on mpox with a panel from nairobi, geneva and wales. i hope you canjoin us in ten minutes' time. here in the uk, the government has activated emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding as more rioters are sentenced for their part in recent disorder. across the north of england defendants waiting for a court appearance will be kept in police cells until prison space is available. the chairman of the prison officers' association has been explaining how the system will work. operation safeguard is where we use police cells, and the desire is only to have prisoners in police cells for a maximum of 24 hours. the police now have a decision to make — so if they can't take all the prisoners from their cells this morning or this afternoon, they then need to decide whether to hold that prisoner for a
now, the african cdc says it will give an update on the outbreak here on the continent on tuesday, meanwhile regional blocks in west africauation with health ministers in southern africa do to hold an emergency meeting to assess the impact of that mpox outbreak in countries there. in 10 minutes we'll be answering all your questions on mpox with a panel from nairobi, geneva and wales. i hope you canjoin us in ten minutes' time. here in the uk, the government has activated emergency measures to...
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cdc says threat to the u.s. right now is very low. however, there are no known cases in the country, but obviously they've got eye on this. it is spreading throughout africa europe. >> uc berkeley's nutrition policy institute is looking for toddlers who drink cow's milk to participate in a 12 month study. the purpose of the study is to see how this type of milk affects their health and growth and development. they are looking for 2 to 3 year olds and the scientists will track there body fat diet, health and developmental outcomes. and those who are participating can earn up to $275 in gift cards. the milk will be provided and delivered to the participants for free. >> hey, good morning, everyone. i'm michael thomas live in san francisco. it's the first day of school for about 50,000 san francisco students. this morning. they're all heading back into the classroom and they're expecting a special guest this morning and also some gifts coming up. we'll tell you exactly what those gifts are. all the details you need to all the details you need to know. they say the hardest part of getting something done let's go! hustle! is getting started. well, we did that
cdc says threat to the u.s. right now is very low. however, there are no known cases in the country, but obviously they've got eye on this. it is spreading throughout africa europe. >> uc berkeley's nutrition policy institute is looking for toddlers who drink cow's milk to participate in a 12 month study. the purpose of the study is to see how this type of milk affects their health and growth and development. they are looking for 2 to 3 year olds and the scientists will track there body...
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africa infected more than 14,000 people and killed at least 500 others. the world health organization has labeled the outbreak as a global emergency. the cdc but the organization continues to stress there is no major risk to the american public at this time. >> u.s. embassies in the region have issued alerts to u.s. citizens, amplifying the cdc's level two travel health notice. this is an issue that we are deeply engaged on locally. >> mpox was detected earlier this week in san francisco. wastewater. >> time now 838. hurricane ernesto gaining strength as it moves towards the island of bermuda. later today, the cat two storm packing 100 mile per hour winds currently expected to drop 6 to 12in, nearly a foot of rain on the island and up to 15in in some remote areas. bermuda has narrowly avoided heavy storms in the past, but officials are warning the public to take this weekend's safety measures seriously. >> hummus make sure that we rush our preparations to completion so that we can have a safe time. storms are unpredictable. there can be a few shifts, but the fact is we are expecting a sustained period of very strong winds. >> grocery store
africa infected more than 14,000 people and killed at least 500 others. the world health organization has labeled the outbreak as a global emergency. the cdc but the organization continues to stress there is no major risk to the american public at this time. >> u.s. embassies in the region have issued alerts to u.s. citizens, amplifying the cdc's level two travel health notice. this is an issue that we are deeply engaged on locally. >> mpox was detected earlier this week in san...
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africa has received just a tiny fraction of the vaccines needed to slow the spread of the virus. fox's steve harrigan shows us how countries on that continent are working to contain the outbreak. >> cdc officials are recommending rapid testing for patients who've traveled to the democratic republic of congo or its neighboring countries. while those results are pending, patients are urged to isolate. and for health officials, the cdc recommends they follow state and local mpox reporting requirements. >> there are two different versions of the mpox virus clade one and clade two, but both versions of the virus continue to look like they are spread through very close contact. >> the cdc guidelines are for the clade one variant. >> now clade one appears to be more severe in terms of seriousness of disease, and usually we have about 10% mortality. >> and the world health organization has lifted its usual rules for partners to buy mpox vaccines in a bid to get shots to africa faster. >> some of the vaccines, as tim said, will arrive in the next few days in drc. the relief can't come fast enough as those recovering from mpox in the drc are now facing a stigma in their communities for catchin
africa has received just a tiny fraction of the vaccines needed to slow the spread of the virus. fox's steve harrigan shows us how countries on that continent are working to contain the outbreak. >> cdc officials are recommending rapid testing for patients who've traveled to the democratic republic of congo or its neighboring countries. while those results are pending, patients are urged to isolate. and for health officials, the cdc recommends they follow state and local mpox reporting...