On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and its neighbouring countries in Africa a global health emergency. Mpox, also known as monkeypox, has now been detected in 10 African countries this year including Congo, which has more than 96% of all cases and deaths.
Explainer: What is mpox and why has WHO declared it’s outbreak a global health emergency?
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August 17, 2024 05:19
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