WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency for Second Time in Two Years

Aug 14, 2024, 05:41 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. This declaration follows an outbreak of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread to neighboring countries and other parts of Africa. The decision underscores the severity of the situation as cases continue to rise across the continent.