An ongoing outbreak of monkeypox, a viral disease, was confirmed in May 2022, beginning with a cluster of cases found in the United Kingdom. The first confirmed case was traced to an individual with travel links to Nigeria and was detected on 6 May 2022.
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WHO Website says: WHO is collaborating with health authorities to prevent further spread of the disease. We are issuing guidance to help countries on surveillance, laboratory work, clinical care, infection prevention and control, as well as risk communication and community engagement to inform communities at risk and the broader general public about monkeypox and how to keep safe. We are also working closely with countries in Africa, regional institutions, and technical and financial partners, to support efforts to bolster laboratory diagnosis, disease surveillance, readiness and response actions to prevent further infections.
The monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox Both monkeypox and smallpox fall into the category of “orthopoxviruses.” Monkeypox is generally not fatal and typically resolves on its own without treatment.