Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30am on 15 Aug 2024,Thursday Health & Wellness
The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision following a UN emergency committee meeting. Mpox cases in Africa have surged by 160% this year, with over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths reported, primarily in Congo. The new form of the virus, emerging in Congo, poses increased transmission risks. WHO's declaration aims to mobilize international aid and resources. Africa CDC’s Dr. Jean Kaseya emphasizes the need for immediate action to combat the escalating crisis.
