The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely monitoring the escalating spread of the mpox virus in Africa and is contemplating declaring a global emergency. The Director-General of WHO announced plans to convene an expert group to assess the situation and provide guidance to the organization.
Recent reports from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that mpox, commonly known as monkeypox, has been detected in 10 African countries this year, with the majority of cases concentrated in Congo. The number of cases has surged by 160% compared to the same period last year, with a 19% increase in deaths.
