• Current Affairs
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 8 月 16 日

Global Health Emergency Declared as Mpox Cases Surge Worldwide

In a troubling development, global health officials have confirmed the emergence of a new strain of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, which is causing alarm across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the ongoing outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, the highest level of alert. This declaration comes on the heels of reports indicating that the current strain of the virus is believed to be up to ten times deadlier than the previous variant that spread ...

• Current Affairs
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 8 月 15 日

Mpox Outbreak in Africa Declared Global Health Emergency

In a significant development for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. This declaration comes in response to a sharp rise in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the virus has been concentrated. The outbreak has not only affected the DRC but has also spread to neighboring countries, raising alarms among health officials and governments across the continent. Mpox, pr...