WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global public health emergency, its highest level of alert. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made this decision following advice from the emergency committee. This declaration signifies the severity of the mpox situation in Africa and its potential international impact. The move aims to mobilize resources, increase awareness, and coordinate global efforts to control the spread of the disease beyond the African continent. Reuters