Hundreds of people have been killed by the current mpox outbreak
Wed, 14 Aug 2024
Source: BBC
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox (formerly monkeypox) outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
The outbreak, which began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has resulted in over 450 deaths and has spread across central and east Africa.
A new, more dangerous variant of the virus, Clade Ib, is largely responsible for the declaration. WHO officials and scientists stress the urgency of a coordinated global response to contain the outbreak.
The declaration is expected to accelerate research, funding, and public health measures to combat the disease.
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Source: BBC