Subsequent to the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Mpox a public health emergency of international concern on Wednesday 14th August 2024, the Minister of Health, Hon Sir Molwyn Joseph, immediately called an emergency meeting with the Health Disaster Executive of the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment (MOHWSTE) today (15th August 2024) at the Ministry’s headquarters.
The Health Disaster Executive, which was formed pre-covid, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the response to health emergencies and disasters in Antigua and Barbuda, and is made up of senior officials within the MOHWSTE.
Led by the Minister of Health, the Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Permanent Secretaries, Medical Officers of Health, Principal Nursing Officer, Public Health Nurse Epidemiologist and other members of the Health Disaster Executive, engaged stakeholders which included the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority, Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority, Department of Immigration, Customs and Excise Division, Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, and the Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services to apprise them of the recent development.
A decision has been made for a multistakeholder approach to increase surveillance at the ports of entry of Antigua and Barbuda and at health care facilities across the country.
The laboratory of Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre is equipped to conduct diagnostic testing of suspected cases, should the need arise.
Mpox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus which is similar to the smallpox virus. Persons typically experience a fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, muscle pain, back pain and/or fatigue.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek attention from their health care provider. Suspected cases of Mpox will be reported to the MOHWSTE’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit.
The virus is spread from person to person by direct contact with the rash, bodily fluids (fluid, pus or blood from skin lesions), and scabs. Clothing, sheets, towels and other objects can also be sources of infection.
The virus can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her unborn child. Respiratory secretions can be a potential source of infection.
Although there is no specific treatment for Mpox, preventative measures are key to reducing the risk of transmission. The public is advised that frequent handwashing, and routine wet cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces may prevent infection.
Persons are therefore strongly advised to adopt these public health measures to avoid becoming infected with the Mpox virus.
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Buckle-up fellow concerned Antiguans. The global lockstep movement has commenced.
The Health Organisations; the worldwide main stream media outlets; the pharmaceuticals (who intend to make another financial killing); and now the politicians are now mobilising to ensure that their civilian populations comply.
As Antigua & Barbuda are currently members of the World Health Organisation under the tutelage of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Our own Health Minister Molwyn Joseph will comply with anything that the WHO tells him to do – just like he did when the controversial Covid-19 was forced on us.
Again, buckle-up and brace yourself for more falsehoods …
BTW, how is Molwyn ‘AstraZeneca’ Joseph still in his job???
… sounds familiar doesn’t it?
Furthermore, why hasn’t our Health Minister shown the same concern with our vaccine injured, and the multiple deaths (which by far outnumber the current issues with Mpox – go figure!).
If Molwyn Joseph really cared for the welfare of Antiguans, wouldn’t he have addressed the ongoing health issues from the Covid-19 vaccines?
And never forget that he was still allowing the AstraZeneca to be administered to Antiguans when Denmark 🇩🇰 and the UK (the makers of AZ) banned its use on their own citizens when they recognised the serious health problems.
NEVER FORGET THIS WICKEDNESS …
I hope the Antiguan health authorities will remember to inform the population that the Bavaria Nordic’s JYNNEOS live-attenuated Mpox/ Smallpox vaxxine resulted in elevated troponin levels in 18.4% of the trial participants, with 1.3% experiencing adverse cardiac events.
Among those previously vaxxed for smallpox, 2.1% reported cardiac adverse events.
Source: FDA Clinical Review Memo for JYNNEOS: fda.gov/media/131870/d…
P.S. Can’t access the link directly @fda.gov search: FDA Clinical Review Memo for JYNNEOS.
The key to “MONKEY POX”
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Is understanding the “K” is silent.
Fear sells — until you stop buying it!
@ Cannabis Indica, you beat me to it! Much respect 👍🏾
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