Russia Assures No Monkeypox Threat, Offers Aid to Affected African Nations

Moscow: Russian authorities have confirmed that there is no risk of a monkeypox outbreak in the country. On Thursday, Rospotrebnadzor, Russia’s consumer rights and public health agency, assured the public that all necessary measures are in place to detect and manage any potential cases of monkeypox. “The situation is under continuous surveillance, and there is no danger of the disease spreading within Russia,” the agency stated.

This announcement comes in response to the World Health Organization’s designation of the monkeypox outbreak in Africa as “a public health emergency of international concern.”

According to Rospotrebnadzor, Russia possesses advanced testing systems for rapid monkeypox detection. These tests, developed by Russian scientists, are highly efficient and can be used outside of laboratory environments.

In addition, Russia is ready to support African nations affected by the monkeypox outbreak. “Rospotrebnadzor will offer scientific and technical assistance, including training for specialists in affected African countries and collaboration with the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” the statement concluded.