• Current Affairs
• By Elvis C
• 2024 年 8 月 16 日

WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak a Continental Emergency Amid Rising Cases

In a historic move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak a continental emergency, marking the first time any outbreak has received such a designation. This alarming decision comes as countries across Africa grapple with resurging cases fueled by a new strain of the virus. The declaration not only highlights the severity of the situation but also aims to bolster international response and resources to combat the spread of this i...

• Current Affairs
• By Elvis C
• 2024 年 8 月 15 日

WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency Amid Alarming Spread of New Variant

In a decisive move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreaks occurring in Africa as a global public health emergency. This declaration comes on the heels of alarming reports regarding the emergence of a more lethal variant of the monkeypox virus, particularly affecting nations like the Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO’s emergency committee convened to address the escalating crisis, underscoring the urgency of a coordinated international response. The Africa ...