Spreading Awareness About Mpox: Health Secretary Dr. Faith B.Yisrael Advises Tobagonians to Be Concerned, Not Worried
Dr. Faith B. Yisrael spreads awareness of M-pox virus.
Scarborough, Tobago – August 27, 2024 – Secretary for the Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection, Dr. Faith B.Yisrael, discussed mpox, which was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. B.Yisrael said that people should be concerned but not worried about the virus, noting that it is no longer referred to as Monkeypox but as Mpox. Her guidance aims to provide calm and clear information to residents in Tobago, urging them to stay informed while avoiding unnecessary panic about the new global health alert.
