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Mpox is killing again. It didn’t have to be this way. Missteps by the World Health Organization, a vaccine manufacturer and an African country led to another health emergency, experts say.
Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.
Where is mpox a concern right now? The World Health Organization has deemed this clade, or variant, of mpox the latest global health emergency.
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The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
But the circulation of these mpox mugshots may reinforce stigma and do more harm than good. Historical context is vital to understand mpox and to guide our response.
The department is calling on the public to maintain vigilant and never lower their guard against mpox disease, as the country remains on high alert for a possible surge.