If nations, communities, and people educate themselves, take the risks seriously, and take the necessary precautions to stop transmission and protect vulnerable groups, this outbreak can be stopped, according to Dr. Tedros.

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Digital Desk: According to the World Health Organization, widespread vaccination against monkeypox is not advised. This comes after more than 18,000 cases from 78 different countries have been documented.

"The WHO advises targeted vaccination for those who have come into contact with someone who has monkeypox and for those who are at high risk of exposure, such as healthcare professionals, some lab workers, and people who have had several sexual partners. We do not currently advise widespread monkeypox immunization, said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday.

This occurs just days after the global health organization deemed monkeypox to be an emergency.

More than 18 thousand cases of monkeypox have now been reported to WHO from 78 countries, with more than 70% of cases reported from the European region and 25% from the region of the Americas, according to a statement released by WHO on Wednesday.

The International Health Organisation noted that five documented fatalities have occurred to date, and 10% of cases are hospitalized to treat the disease's discomfort.

The international health organization noted that five documented fatalities have occurred to date, and 10% of cases are hospitalized to treat the disease's discomfort.

If nations, communities, and people educate themselves, take the risks seriously, and take the necessary precautions to stop transmission and protect vulnerable groups, this outbreak can be stopped, according to Dr. Tedros.WHO noted that several countries with monkeypox cases have secured supplies of the MVA-BN vaccine, adding that the global health body is in contact with other countries to understand their supply needs.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, "We must provide equitable access to vaccinations for all persons and communities affected by monkeypox, in all countries, and in all areas."

The WHO director stressed that while vaccinations will be a crucial tool, risk reduction, surveillance, and diagnosis are still essential for halting the outbreak and preventing further spread.

Risky Stigma and Discrimination: Who

The WHO stated that stigma and prejudice "may be as harmful as any infection, and can fuel the outbreak" in response to news that the majority of cases had been identified in men who have had intercourse with other men.

According to the WHO, "misinformation and disinformation may spread quickly online as we have seen with Covid-19. As a result, we call on social media platforms, tech firms, and news organizations to engage with us to avoid and fight harmful information."

The international health organization added that although 98% of cases to date have involved males who have had sex with men, anyone exposed can have monkeypox. In order to lower the danger of transmission to other susceptible groups, such as children, pregnant women, and immunosuppressed people, WHO advised that governments take action.

"Reducing the danger of exposure is the most effective approach to do it. For males who have sex with men, this currently entails cutting back on the number of partners, contemplating intercourse with new partners, and exchanging contact information with any new partners to enable follow-up if necessary, according to the WHO.