WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency Due to New Deadly Variant

The resurgence of mpox, with new variants and transmission modes, prompts urgent international action.

The WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency, emphasizing the need for rapid vaccine distribution and disease surveillance.
New variants, including Clade 1b, are causing more severe illness and higher mortality rates, particularly in Africa and Asia.
Effective containment strategies include disease surveillance, contact tracing, isolation, and targeted vaccination of high-risk groups.
African countries have a history of successfully managing outbreaks through coordinated response efforts and community engagement.
Public health experts stress that while mpox is serious, it is not the new COVID-19, and existing knowledge and tools can mitigate its spread.