The Latest Breaking News from Africa

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread.

WHO declares global health emergency due to mpox outbreak in Africa. Deadlier strain spreading beyond initial containment, requiring international cooperat...

World's Health organization Director-General has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). The current strain is more virulent than…

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The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it spreads rapidly in Africa.

The World Health Organization says the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa requires a coordinated international effort to subdue.

WHO declares global emergency as mpox outbreaks in Africa worsen, with new strain and vaccine shortage. Urgent international assistance needed to contain t...