WHO Advises, Monkeypox No Longer An International Public Health Emergency

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WHO Advises, Monkeypox No Longer An International Public Health Emergency

There are no confirmed cases of the Monkey pox virus in Trinidad and Tobago at this time.

The Ministry of Health advises the general public the virus is no longer considered a public health emergency of international concern.

The advisory was issued by the World Health Organisation after the fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee, held on Wednesday regarding the multi-country outbreak of mpox.

The Committee noted the sustained decline in reported cases globally and thus WHO concurred with the advice the event no longer constitutes a PHEIC.

However, the Ministry of Health says it will remain vigilant through its surveillance programmes directed against the virus and all other infectious diseases to safeguard the health of the public and will provide updates as necessary.