The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the current outbreak of monkeypox (mpox). “It can be controlled and stopped.” He announced a plan worth around 120 million euros for the next six months.

“This new outbreak of smallpox can be controlled and stopped (…) A comprehensive and coordinated international response is needed.”Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday, during a session with member states, who asked him to work in partnership with international agencies, civil society, researchers and manufacturers.

The World Health Organization estimated the funding needed to deal with this problem. “acute phase” of the outbreak over the next six months – an amount that could increase “In light of the increasing needs” – To stop the disease, formerly known as monkeypox, “as soon as possible”.

The WHO official said the global smallpox response plan and all measures implemented to stop the spread of the disease must respect the principles of “Equity, global solidarity, community empowerment, human rights and cross-sectoral coordination.”

On August 14, the World Health Organization declared the smallpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, with confirmed cases among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new variant spreading.

The organization has drawn up a specific plan requiring an initial $15 million (€13.6 million) to support surveillance, preparedness and response on the African continent, having already allocated $1.45 million (€1.31 million) from the UN. WHO Emergency Fund.