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WHO Activates Global Health Emergency Corps for First Time, Approves Two New Mpox Diagnostic Tests Amid Global Health Emergency
Oct 30, 2024, 02:01 PM
The World Health Organization (WHO) has activated the Global Health Emergency Corps for the first time in response to the ongoing mpox outbreak. In conjunction with this initiative, the WHO has approved two additional in-vitro diagnostic tests for mpox, which have been added to its emergency-use list. These measures highlight the urgency of robust surveillance and prompt case identification to prevent further spread of the disease. The WHO emphasizes the importance of vigilance among its member states as mpox is currently classified as a global health emergency.
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