Monkeypox Experts At Aids Conference Say Current Global Response Not Enough
MONTREAL — A group of scientists and activists at the AIDS 2022 conference in Montreal are urging governments around the world to increase resources to deal with monkeypox outbreaks. The call comes as international experts gathered earlier today to discuss the need to avoid repeating mistakes made in the early HIV response. Dr. Meg Doherty, director of the World Health Organization’s global programs on HIV, hepatitis and STDs, told reporters that an equitable approach is critical to ensure tools are available not only in wealthier countries, but also in Africa where traditionally monkey pox is found....