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Zika virus 'no longer an emergency'
Image copyright EPA Image caption Zika virus has been linked to microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with head and brain defectsThe mosquito-borne Zika virus will no longer be treated as an international medical emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared.By lifting its nine-month-old declaration, the UN's health agency is acknowledging that Zika is here to stay.The infection has been linked to severe birth defects in almost 30 countries.
Myanmar health authorities struggle to prepare for Zika virus outbreak
Myanmar is largely unprepared for an outbreak of Zika, experts say, with the health ministry slashing anti-virus measures due to lack of funds, overworked doctors skipping check-ups and pregnant women saying they are in the dark about the dangers.Zika has spread to some 60 countries and territories since the current outbreak was identified in 2015 in Brazil, raising alarm over the rare birth defect microcephaly, as well as other neurological disorders it can cause in infants and adults.The World Health Organisation's (WHO) Myanmar country head Dr Jorge M Luna, warned Myanmar was likely to experience more cases of the mosquito-borne virus that has spread quickly in the region, with the number of infections doubling in Vietnam and 33 fresh cases confirmed in Thailand this week.
Zika virus: Warning as THIRTY cases of dangerous virus detected in Thailand
Thai health officials said 33 new cases have been confirmed.Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, Ministry of Public Health spokesman said: "We confirmed 33 new cases last week and have detected the virus in two further provinces."Suwannachai said health campaigns warning travellers about Zika have been increased as many Thais flock to the capital Bangkok to take part in national mourning activities for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died in October."This is a period of movement with people coming to the capital from the provinces to take part in various activities," he said.
Zika virus emergency declaration lifted by WHO
GENEVA — Acknowledging Zika is "here to stay," the United Nations health agency on Friday lifted a 9-month-old emergency declaration and prepared for a longer-term response to the mosquito-borne virus that can result in severe neurological defects in newborns whose mothers were infected.The World Health Organization was quick to note that the move does not mean the agency is downgrading the threat of the virus that has spread across Latin America, the Caribbean and elsewhere.Nearly 30 countries have reported birth defects linked to Zika, with over 2,100 cases of nervous-system malformations reported in Brazil alone.
Fifth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) regarding microcephaly, other neurological disorders and Zika virus
Fifth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) regarding microcephaly, other neurological disorders and Zika virusThe fifth meeting of the Emergency Committee (EC) on Zika and microcephaly convened by the Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) regarding microcephaly, other neurological disorders and Zika virus was held by teleconference on 18 November 2016.The Committee was briefed on the implementation of the Temporary Recommendations issued by the Director-General on advice from the four previous EC meetings.The Committee was updated on the latest developments on Zika virus geographic spread, natural history, epidemiology, microcephaly and other neonatal complications associated with Zika virus, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and current knowledge on sexual transmission of Zika virus.
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