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Mpox outbreak declared public health emergency in Africa

Sky News Tuesday, 13 August 2024 ()
Mpox outbreak declared public health emergency in AfricaAn outbreak of mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent's top health body.
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News video: Africa’s CDC Has Declared Mpox a “Public Health Emergency”

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On Tuesday, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared the mpox virus to be a “public health emergency of continental security.” Veuer’s Matt Hoffman has the story.

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WHO Sounds the Alarm! Monkeypox Outbreak Returns with a Deadly New Strain [Video]

WHO Sounds the Alarm! Monkeypox Outbreak Returns with a Deadly New Strain

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Mpox a global health emergency for the second time in two years, following a similar move by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. This new outbreak, which started spreading among men who have Sex with men, has triggered widespread concern, especially with the emergence of a new virus strain. With over 27,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths reported in Congo alone, the situation is rapidly escalating. What does this mean for global health, and how can we prevent another pandemic? Join us as we delve into the details of this growing crisis and explore the challenges ahead. #MpoxOutbreak #GlobalHealthEmergency #WHOAlert #PublicHealthCrisis #VirusSpread #HealthNews #MpoxUpdate ~PR.274~HT.318~GR.122~ED.141~

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