WHO/Europe Press briefing on monkeypox

15 June 2022

Wednesday, 15 June 2022, 11:00 CEST


WHO/Europe will hold a press briefing on the current monkeypox outbreak in the European Region, what we know so far and what people/governments can do to remain safe, including amid the current context of summertime festivals and large indoor and outdoor gatherings. 

Speakers:

  • Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe
  • Dr Catherine Smallwood, Senior Emergency Officer at WHO/Europe
  • Mr Steve Taylor, Secretary-General of Copenhagen Pride & EuroPride Board Member

The press briefing will also be broadcast live on WHO/Europe’s Facebook page and at our Twitter profile.

Journalists who prefer to send their questions in advance, are very welcome to email them to eupress@who.int by 16:00 CEST on Tuesday, 14 June 2022.

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