2022-09-20-世界卫生组织-Multi-country_outbreak_of_monkeypox,_External_situation_report_6_-_21_September_2022_12页_629kb

报告摘要

Below is a summary of the WHO External Situation Report on the multi-country monkeypox outbreak, published on 21 September 2022, based on data received by September 19, 2022 at 17:00 CEST.

Report Overview: This Emergency Report details the ongoing multi-country monkeypox outbreak as of early September 2022.
Epidemiological Data:
- Total laboratory-confirmed cases: 61,753 reported from 105 countries/regions, with 23 deaths. This represents a 16.5% increase (8,757 new cases) and five new deaths since the last report on 7 September.
- Cases peaked in August 2022; globally, weekly new cases decreased by 22% in week 37 (September 12–18).
- Highest case burden in the Americas (80%) and Europe; the ten most affected countries account for 86.7% of cases.
- Death rate is higher in Africa, accounting for 60.9% of fatalities.
- Primary demographic affected: young men (97.4%), median age 35 years. Transmission is linked to sexual contact in gatherings.
Risk Assessment:
- Global risk: Moderate.
- By region: High for the European and Americas regions; Moderate for Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia; Low-moderate for the Western Pacific.
- Declining cases but ongoing high risk in specific regions.
WHO Responses and Recommendations:
- Public Advice page launched for individual prevention guidance.
- WHO collaborates with countries on surveillance, contact tracing, and infection control.
- Key guidelines include infection prevention in healthcare and community settings, vaccination protocols, and risk communication to address stigma.
- Resources provided: Clinical management guidance, training modules, and epidemiological studies.
Key Changes Since Last Report: Reduction in weekly cases, particularly in Europe and Americas; five new deaths reported; expansion of affected countries with first cases in Ukraine and Bahrain.