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Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2022-08-04): The Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Thursday as cases topped 6,600 nationwide. [...] "We’re prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus and we urge every American to take monkeypox seriously and to take responsibility to help us tackle this virus," Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a Thursday briefing about the emergency declaration. [...] The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern last month, a designation reserved for the most serious global disease outbreaks. It has previously been used for Covid-19, Zika, H1N1 flu, polio and Ebola. At least 26,200 monkeypox cases have been confirmed worldwide this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-10-01): A public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC /feɪk/ FAYK) is a formal declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of "an extraordinary event which is determined to constitute a public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease and to potentially require a coordinated international response", formulated when a situation arises that is "serious, sudden, unusual, or unexpected", which "carries implications for public health beyond the affected state's national border" and "may require immediate international action".[1] Under the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR), states have a legal duty to respond promptly to a PHEIC.[2] The declaration is publicized by an IHR Emergency Committee (EC) of international experts,[3] which was developed following the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak.[4] [...] - ^ a b "WHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern". www.who.int. Retrieved 14 August 2024. [...] - ^ "WHO declares Mpox global health emergency". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2022-07-26): Monkeypox: WHO declares a public health emergency of international concern - PMID: 35882402 - DOI: 10.1136/bmj.o1874 Monkeypox: WHO declares a public health emergency of international concern WHO declared monkeypox a public-health emergency of international concern: A case for prevention rationale.Int J Surg. 2022 Sep;105:106850. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106850. Epub 2022 Aug 24. Int J Surg. 2022. PMID: 36028142 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2019-12-19): The Director-General makes the final determination of a PHEIC and Temporary Recommendations to address the situation, based on advice from the Emergency Committee, information provided by the State Parties, scientific experts and an assessment of risk to human health, risk of international spread of disease and of risk of interference with international travel. [...] A PHEIC is defined in the IHR (2005) as, "an extraordinary event which is determined to constitute a public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease and to potentially require a coordinated international response". This definition implies a situation that is:
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-08-16): The declaration of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security by Africa CDC is a strategic decision to strengthen the collective and coordinated response to the outbreak across the continent. [...] Download: Explainer – Declaration of Public Health Emergency of Continental Security – EN
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-08-15): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 13 Aug 2024 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), marking the first such declaration by the agency since its inception in 2017. [...] The declaration will enable the mobilization of resources across affected countries, unlocking essential funding, strengthening Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), boosting surveillance and laboratory testing efforts, and enhancing human resource capacities to respond effectively to Mpox through a One Health approach. [...] From May 2022 to July 2023, Mpox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the WHO. However, Africa did not receive the support it urgently needed during this period. As global cases began to decline, the escalating numbers in Africa were largely ignored. Dr. Kaseya emphasized the need for a change in approach: "We urge our international partners to seize this moment to act differently and collaborate closely with Africa CDC to provide the necessary support to our Member States."
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2022-08-16): On July 23, 2022, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, declared the current monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), overriding the WHO Emergency Committee, which decided 6-9 against recommending a PHEIC.1 That decision was justified, with cases in more than 70 countries, most of which are nonendemic, many with no clear epidemiological links and milder nonspecific clinical presentation. The window for controlling monkeypox is closing and a well-funded global plan for containment is needed. [...] Since the International Health Regulations (IHR) were revised in 2005 in the aftermath of SARS, WHO has declared a PHEIC 6 times: for H1N1 influenza, polio, Zika, COVID-19, and Ebola (twice). Currently, WHO has declared 3 emergencies worldwide (COVID-19, polio, and monkeypox), placing major strains on national health systems. Monkeypox meets all IHR criteria for a PHEIC. Current clusters represent "an extraordinary event" as nontravel-associated cases have never been reported outside endemic areas of central and west Africa.1 Given the spread of MPXV to more than 70 countries in 6 WHO regions, this outbreak clearly constitutes "a public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease." Given the pace with which cases are being detected and the global scope, the risk that MPXV will become entrenched globally is increasing and "a coordinated international response" is essential.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-08-15): WHO declares mpox virus a public health emergency of international concern The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the rise in mpox cases constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), following advice from members at Wednesday’s International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee meeting. [...] The WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called for the meeting last Wednesday to seek advice on whether the mpox – previously monkeypox – outbreaks are cause for international concern.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2022-07-23): On July 23, the WHO Director-General declared the escalating global monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Currently, the vast majority of reported cases are in the WHO European Region. WHO/Europe remains committed to partnering with countries and communities to address the outbreak with the required urgency.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2022-08-16): The WHO Declaration of Monkeypox as a Global Public Health Emergency - PMID: 35895041 - DOI: 10.1001/jama.2022.12513 [...] Monkeypox: WHO declares a public health emergency of international concern.BMJ. 2022 Jul 26;378:o1874. doi: 10.1136/bmj.o1874. BMJ. 2022. PMID: 35882402 No abstract available. WHO declared monkeypox a public-health emergency of international concern: A case for prevention rationale.Int J Surg. 2022 Sep;105:106850. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106850. Epub 2022 Aug 24. Int J Surg. 2022. PMID: 36028142 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-08-21): On Wednesday the director general of the World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a few other African nations a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). A PHEIC is the highest level of alarm that can be issued by the WHO. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the rapid spread of a new viral group, or clade, of mpox in the eastern DRC and the reporting of cases in several neighbouring countries as "very worrying." The situation necessitates a coordinated international response to "stop these outbreaks and save lives," he said. Sweden has also confirmed its first case of the new clade, suggesting the spread of this form of mpox may be broader than reported. [...] About 24 hours before the WHO’s declaration, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) issued its first-ever declaration of a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security for mpox. At a press conference, Africa CDC’s director general Jean Kaseya said that the emergence and rapid spread of mpox is "a menace that knows no boundaries, no race, no creed."
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-08-14): The independent experts met virtually Wednesday to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the severity of the outbreak. After that consultation, he announced that he had declared a public health emergency of international concern — the highest level of alarm under international health law. [...] Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that can spread easily between people and from infected animals. It can spread through close contact such as touching, kissing or sex, as well as through contaminated materials like sheets, clothing and needles, according to WHO. Symptoms include a fever, a painful rash, headache, muscle and back pain, low energy and enlarged lymph nodes. [...] The organization has signed off on the Emergency Use Listing process for both mpox vaccines and developed a regional response plan requiring $15 million, with $1.5 million released from the WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-08-16): WHO and African CDC declare mpox a public health emergency [...] The World Health Organization has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for the second time, warning that the viral disease could spread quickly to new countries. [...] The monkeypox virus comes from the same family as the smallpox virus and is believed to circulate in small mammals, such as monkeys and squirrels.1 In humans the infection commonly causes a skin rash or pus filled lesions, and sometimes flu-like …
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-08-15): WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern [...] The World Health Organisation (WHO) has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). The declaration follows advice of an IHR Emergency Committee of independent experts who met on Wednesday (14 August 2024) to review data presented from the WHO and affected countries. The committee considered the upsurge of mpox to be a PHEIC, with potential to spread further across countries in Africa and possibly outside the continent.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-08-20): Following the PHEIC for mpox in 2024, Rizza Islam, a figure known for promoting vaccine misinformation, made claims suggesting that mpox, bird flu, and parvovirus B19 are merely rebranded versions of the same virus. He further claimed that this was a ploy to push for more vaccinations and make use of existing vaccines "stored up in warehouses". Islam also implied that the goal of this was financial profit, writing "No viruses = no injections given which = a MAJOR LOSS of $" . [...] Furthermore, the claim that mpox, bird flu, and parvovirus B19 are rebranded versions of the same virus is not supported by scientific evidence. Indeed, each of these viruses is a clearly identified and well-characterized, distinct biological entity. [...] In summary, viruses like mpox, parvovirus B19, and the viruses responsible for bird flu are all different from each other. They were identified at different times and in different places. Their genomes are structured differently, and they belong to separate families of viruses. Thus, Islam’s claim is incorrect as they aren’t a "rebranding" of each other. Scientifically established facts distinguish these viruses from each other.
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2019-02-11): WHO declaration of public health emergency triggered by worsening of mpox outbreak in Africa, not a ploy to push for using vaccine stocks
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-10-03): Incorrect Health Posted on: 2024-08-20 WHO declaration of public health emergency triggered by worsening of mpox outbreak in Africa, not a ploy to push for using vaccine stocks Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines "stocked up in warehouses"; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are "rebranding" of the same virus Source: Instagram, Rizza Islam, 2024-08-14
Claim: The WHO declaration of a public health emergency is a scheme to use vaccines “stocked up in warehouses”; bird flu, parvovirus B19, and monkeypox are “rebranding” of the same virus (Rizza Islam, 2024-08-20)
Evidence (2024-09-26): WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency New Monkeypox Variant Spurs Continent-Wide Health Alert in Africa : worldnews
Claim: Coronavirus contains 'HIV insertions' (Anonymous, 2020-04-02)
Evidence (2020-04-02): This claim is based on a study which compared extremely short protein sequences between the 2019 novel coronavirus and HIV, a practice likely to give false positives. The study’s authors also overlooked checking for potential similarities between 2019-nCoV and other organisms. As it turned out, these short protein sequences were similar to many other organisms, not just HIV, thereby refuting the claim that 2019-nCoV contains DNA from the HIV virus.
Claim: Coronavirus contains 'HIV insertions' (Anonymous, 2020-04-02)
Evidence (2024-07-22): Many of the initial clinical studies with COVID-19 vaccines have included a small number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in their trials. Despite limited data, available information from those studies suggests that current WHO recommended COVID-19 vaccines are safe for PLHIV. The currently available COVID-19 vaccine products are not live vaccines but include modified viral proteins or genetic material from SARS-CoV-2 which cannot replicate or cause changes to human genes. More recent observational studies have further evaluated the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in this population and didn’t find any evidence of a higher rate of unusual side effects after vaccination when compared with general population. In addition, no pharmacological interactions have been reported between COVID-19 vaccines and antiretroviral medications (ARV) which [...] Despite these potential concerns, it is important to highlight that the benefits of all authorized COVID-19 vaccines in a pandemic context largely outweigh this potential risk. The theoretical concern on increased risk of HIV acquisition is confined to a specific Ad5 vectored HIV vaccine and should not be extended to other vaccine platforms. However, as several COVID-19 vaccines are using human and animal adenovirus vector platforms, specific studies are encouraged to better assess the safety of Ad5 vectored COVID-19 vaccines in sub-populations at high risk of HIV acquisition. An extended follow-up from a Phase III study of an Ad5 vectored COVID-19 vaccine is currently evaluating HIV seroconversion rates in the participants, and interim results are expected in the end of 2022.
Claim: Coronavirus contains 'HIV insertions' (Anonymous, 2020-04-02)
Evidence (2014-11-01): HIV and COVID-19: review of clinical course and outcomes - PMID: 34514963 - PMCID: PMC8442751 - DOI: 10.1080/25787489.2021.1975608 [...] Background:Understanding the relationship between HIV and SARS-CoV-2 has important public health implications.Objective:To summarize current research on COVID-19 among people with HIV (PWH) as published through 15 July 2021.Methods: We conducted a search of PubMed, Scopus, preprint databases (medRxiv, bioRxiv), and the references of publications found using key terms relevant to COVID-19 ('COVID-19' OR 'SARS-CoV-2' OR 'coronavirus') AND to HIV ('HIV' OR 'Human Immunodeficiency Virus' OR 'AIDS' OR 'Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome'). We summarized all articles that reported data or opinions on SARS-CoV-2 and HIV coinfection.Conclusions: Although many initial case series and cohort studies found no increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection or severe COVID-19 outcomes among PWH, recent studies have signaled an increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease progression even in the setting of well-controlled HIV. Whether this is due to the increased prevalence of comorbidities in PWH and other social determinants of health is unknown. These conflicting findings highlight the continued need for COVID-19 related research among PWH that addresses COVID-19 disease course as well as exacerbation of existing comorbidities already disproportionately represented among PWH. [...] The Interrelationship between HIV Infection and COVID-19: A Review of the Literature.Curr HIV Res. 2024;22(1):6-15. doi: 10.2174/011570162X282739231222062830. Curr HIV Res. 2024. PMID: 38151836 Review.
Claim: Coronavirus contains 'HIV insertions' (Anonymous, 2020-04-02)
Evidence (2023-10-27): Although there are many results that can be used to treat and prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), these diseases continue to be public health concerns and cause socioeconomic consequences. Following compromised immunity, COVID-19 is considered to be a challenge for people with HIV. People with advanced HIV are considered a vulnerable population at high risk in several case studies that discuss COVID-19 and HIV co-infection. As there is no cure for HIV and there is a chance of contracting COVID-19 again, co-infection continues to pose a problem. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of intervention strategies and identify the role of different parameters in risking people living with HIV to death when they get infected with COVID-19. This is achieved through the development and rigorous analysis of a mathematical model that considers a population at risk of death due to COVID-19 and HIV. The model formulation provides a detailed explanation of the transmission dynamics of COVID-19 and HIV co-infection. The solution’s invariant region, positivity, and boundedness were established. The reproduction numbers of the sub-models and the co-infection model were determined. [...] Elaiw, A., Al Agha, A., Azoz, S. & Ramadan, E. Global analysis of within-host SARS-CoV-2/HIV coinfection model with latency. Eur. Phys. J. Plus137, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-022-02387-2 (2022). [...] Ringa, N. et al. HIV and COVID-19 co-infection: A mathematical model and optimal control. Inform. Med. Unlocked31, 100978. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2022.100978 (2022).
Claim: Coronavirus contains 'HIV insertions' (Anonymous, 2020-04-02)
Evidence (2020-05-01): FULL CLAIM: Coronavirus contains 'HIV insertions', stoking fears over artificially created bioweapon The claim that the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) contains artificially-introduced insertions from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), thereby proving it is man-made, went viral on Facebook and other social media platforms like Twitter in early February 2020. One of the most viral of these articles appeared on websites known to publish misinformation in the past, such as ZeroHedge and Infowars, and was written by an anonymous person under the fictitious name of Tyler Durden. [...] Nevertheless, the paper’s findings have been used by many on social media as evidence to support the baseless assertion that 2019-nCoV is a man-made virus. The authors had reported finding "4 insertions in the spike glycoprotein (S) which are unique to 2019-nCoV and are not present in other coronaviruses". The authors further asserted that "all of [these inserts] have identity/similarity to amino acids residues in key structural proteins of HIV-1 [which] is unlikely to be fortuitous in nature".
Claim: Coronavirus contains 'HIV insertions' (Anonymous, 2020-04-02)
Evidence (2021-09-08): For example, there were bogus claims that the virus contains HIV "insertions" and false claims that the virus was created by a prominent Harvard chemist who was charged by the Department of Justice on Jan. 28, 2020, for making false statements about his ties to China.