WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency as new transmissible virus strain spreads

WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency as new transmissible virus strain spreads

The World Health Organization declared that the mpox outbreaks in Congo and other African nations constitute a global emergency, sounding its most severe warning over the worsening situation. The WHO reported 208 fatalities and over 99,000 mpox cases across 116 nations between January 2022 and June 2024.“This is something that should concern us all …The … Read more

Rising mpox cases and fatalities: All about the virus now found in 116 countries

WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency as new transmissible virus strain spreads

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 208 fatalities and over 99,000 mpox cases across 116 nations between January 2022 and June 2024. Health experts are also scheduled to convene and consider raising the UN agency’s highest alert.If the WHO announces a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), it would mark the second instance for … Read more