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From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost

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From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost

Mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease, noting that more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year have already … Read more

How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost

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How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. A new form of the virus, clade lb, has triggered global concern as it seems to be spreading quickly and little is known about the strain. The virus has spread to several countries outside Africa. This includes Pakistan, which reported … Read more