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What significant event regarding the establishment of WHO occurred in 1946?
What significant event regarding the establishment of WHO occurred in 1946?
- WHO was officially incorporated into the UN.
- The constitution was signed by 61 countries. (correct)
- The first World Health Assembly took place.
- The first director-general was elected.
Which body is responsible for electing WHO's chairman?
Which body is responsible for electing WHO's chairman?
- International Health Congress
- Executive Board (correct)
- Member States
- World Health Assembly
What is the main purpose of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005)?
What is the main purpose of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005)?
- To manage international public health responses to disease spread. (correct)
- To coordinate international health research.
- To establish healthcare policies for developed nations.
- To fund global health initiatives from the UN.
What defines a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)?
What defines a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)?
Which of the following diseases was declared a PHEIC in 2014?
Which of the following diseases was declared a PHEIC in 2014?
In what year did India report its first mpox case?
In what year did India report its first mpox case?
Which location serves as WHO's headquarters?
Which location serves as WHO's headquarters?
How many cases of mpox had India reported as of the latest information provided?
How many cases of mpox had India reported as of the latest information provided?
What has the World Health Organization declared regarding the mpox outbreaks?
What has the World Health Organization declared regarding the mpox outbreaks?
Which of the following vaccines has been found to provide cross-protection against mpox?
Which of the following vaccines has been found to provide cross-protection against mpox?
What were the primary risk factors for the mpox outbreak in 2022?
What were the primary risk factors for the mpox outbreak in 2022?
When was the mpox virus first identified in research monkeys?
When was the mpox virus first identified in research monkeys?
What are the two main genetic strains of the mpox virus?
What are the two main genetic strains of the mpox virus?
What symptom differentiates the new form of mpox from earlier cases?
What symptom differentiates the new form of mpox from earlier cases?
What led to the declaration of the PHEIC regarding mpox in July 2022?
What led to the declaration of the PHEIC regarding mpox in July 2022?
What is the estimated mortality rate for severe cases of mpox?
What is the estimated mortality rate for severe cases of mpox?
Study Notes
Mpox
- Transmission: Spreads through close contact
- Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, rash that turns into fluid-filled sores
- Vaccines: Smallpox vaccines provide cross-protection
- Strains:
- Congo Basin Strain: More severe, higher mortality rates
- West African Strain: Milder, more commonly encountered
- Global Outbreak (2022): Declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
- PHEIC Criteria: Extraordinary event posing a public health risk to other countries, requiring a coordinated response
WHO
- Establishment: April 7, 1948
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- Governing Body: World Health Assembly (WHA)
- Executive Board: Advises the WHA, elects the WHO chair
India Mpox Outbreak
- First Case: July 14, 2022, Kerala
- Testing: Indigenous Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing kits available
- Current Cases: 23 reported as of 2022
PHEIC
- Definition: Extraordinary event posing a public health risk to other countries, requiring a coordinated response
- Past PHEIC Declarations:
- H1N1 (Swine Flu): 2009–2010
- Polio: 2014–present
- Ebola (West Africa): 2013–2016
- Zika Virus: 2016
- Kivu Ebola: 2018–2020
- COVID-19: 2020–2023
- Mpox (Clade II): 2022–2023
- Mpox (Clade I): 2024–present
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Test your knowledge on Mpox, its transmission, symptoms, and strains. Additionally, learn about the WHO's establishment, structure, and response to global health emergencies. This quiz provides insights into the public health landscape concerning recent outbreaks.