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The National Center for Disease Control in Libya announced raising the state of maximum alert, with urgent measures being taken across all land, sea and airports, in response to warnings of the spread of the “monkeypox” epidemic in Africa.
These steps came after the Africa Center for Disease Control declared a health emergency on the continent, following the increase in infections in 16 countries and the emergence of the virus for the first time in some countries.
The center stated in its statement that the monitoring and rapid response network in Libya is operating at a high level, and that community health laboratories and emergency rooms are closely following any developments.
The authorities confirmed that Libya has not witnessed any cases of infection so far, while emphasizing ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and prepare for any eventualities.
The World Health Organization announced that the spread of monkeypox in Africa has now become a global health pandemic, and the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced that the outbreak of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a growing number of African countries constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox cases increased by 160% in 2024 and deaths by 19% compared to the previous year.
The CDC said that more than 17,000 suspected cases of monkeypox and 517 deaths were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo alone.
Monkeypox is a rare viral disease similar to human smallpox, but less severe, that is transmitted between animals and humans through direct contact. Its symptoms include fever and rash, and it usually resolves on its own with supportive care.
Algerian delegation visits Mitiga Airport and discusses the return of flights between Algeria and Libya