The Ministry of Health is advising the general public that Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, is no longer considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The advisory was issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) after the fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee, held on Wednesday (10th May 2023), regarding the multi-country outbreak of Mpox.
In a Media Release yesterday (Thursday 11th May 2023), the Ministry said the Committee noted the sustained decline in reported cases globally and thus WHO concurred with the advice that the event no longer constitutes a PHEIC. The Committee also recognized a 90% decline in reported cases within the last three (3) months. However, they noted that the virus continues to be transmitted within certain communities. While there were no confirmed cases of this virus in Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry said it will “remain vigilant” through its surveillance programmes directed against Monkeypox and all other infectious diseases to safeguard the health of the public. The Ministry advises it will continue to keep the public updated as necessary. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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