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...