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WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern

In light of the significant increase in MPOX cases in Africa, the WHO declared an international public health emergency

Monkeypox

Cases of infectious disease mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, are on the rise. Credit: Martin Mejia | AP

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By Evaristo Lara

Aug 14, 2024, 2:01 PM EDT

Due to the increase in cases of the infectious disease mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, on the African continent and the risk it poses to the rest of the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency.

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