Mpox Outbreak: A Global Health Concern
Deadly Clade Emerges
The case-fatality rate of the mpox virus clade that fueled the 2022-2023 global outbreak has been alarming, standing at around 0.2%.
Outbreak Spills Out of Congo
A deadly outbreak of mpox is currently spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising concerns among global health authorities.
WHO Declares Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern in July 2022, highlighting the severity of the outbreak.
Global Outbreak Statistics
During the global outbreak, more than 87,000 cases and 140 deaths have been reported from 111 countries, according to WHO data.
UN Health Chief Raises Alarm
The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has recently expressed concern about the ongoing multi-country outbreak of the mpox virus, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
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