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Ramadan Abdelmoez Farahat1,2, Michael G Head3, Samar Tharwat4,5
1Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33511, Egypt. ramadan.med_2587@med.kfs.edu.eg.
Abstract:
Monkeypox (MPX) was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), as of July 23rd, 2022. Fake news spread on social media has already surfaced and contributed to worsening of this concerning situation, making it difficult for the health care experts' voices to be heard. Therefore, we recommend some solutions to overcome this situation, including raising public awareness and preventing stigma through sharing engagement with civil society organizations, and better cooperation between policymakers, the medical community, and social media platforms regarding providing accurate official news about MPX. WHO-one health approach should be established and prioritized.
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