Rising mpox cases and fatalities: All about the virus now found in 116 countries
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 () The World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in Congo and other African nations a global emergency, with over 99,000 cases and 208 fatalities between January 2022 and June 2024. A more transmissible viral strain is spreading, causing severe illness. Lack of vaccine equity has exacerbated the situation. Recent agreements aim to improve vaccine distribution in affected regions.
According to the WHO, nearly 27,000 mpox cases have been reported in the DRC this year, with approximately 1,100 fatalities, predominantly among children. DNA
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 ()
