New Study on Monkeypox Reveals Global Health Challenges

A recent study on monkeypox has identified the need for swift preventive techniques to address the rapid prevalence and geographical spread of the disease. Conducted by researchers from Near East University, the study analyzed three globally recommended monkeypox vaccines, LC16m8, ACAM2000, and JYNNEOS, to assess their safety and effectiveness in controlling the disease.

Key Takeaways:

  • The monkeypox virus, a zoonotic disease, poses global health challenges with rapid prevalence and geographical spread.
  • The use of vaccination is crucial to prevent the spread of monkeypox, especially in vulnerable nations.
  • The study evaluated three monkeypox vaccines, LC16m8, ACAM2000, and JYNNEOS, to assess their safety and effectiveness.
  • The research concluded that these vaccines are essential in controlling the spread of monkeypox.
  • The study highlighted the need for immediate intervention to address the global widespread of the disease.
  • The researchers suggested using an ensemble fuzzy-MCDM approach for evaluating the effectiveness of the vaccines.
  • The study authors included Usanase Natacha, Emegano Declan Ikechukwu, Uzun Berna, Ozsahin Dilber Uzun, and Ozsahin Ilker.

Statistics:

  • The monkeypox virus has a DNA-based structure (MPXV).
  • The disease has posed global health challenges with rapid prevalence and geographical spread.
  • The study analyzed three globally recommended monkeypox vaccines.
  • The research evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines in controlling the disease.
  • The study concluded that the vaccines are essential in controlling the spread of monkeypox.
  • The disease has necessitated immediate intervention, including the use of vaccination.

Sources:

  • An Ensemble Fuzzy-MCDM Approach for Evaluation of Approved Monkeypox Vaccines. The EuroBiotech Journal, 2025,9(2):154-164.
  • NewsRx. Near East University Researchers Advance Knowledge in Monkeypox (An Ensemble Fuzzy-MCDM Approach for Evaluation of Approved Monkeypox Vaccines). Vaccine Weekly. May 7, 2025; p 2315.
  • The EuroBiotech Journal - https://content.sciendo.com/view/journals/ebtj/ebtj-overview.xml
  • Sciendo (publisher for The EuroBiotech Journal)
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.2478/ebtj-2025-0013