Africa CDC to declare mpox outbreak a public health emergency
BNN Bloomberg — August 8, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC
Summary: The Africa CDC plans to declare a public health emergency due to a rapidly spreading mpox outbreak, marking its first use of this authority since being granted in 2023. The outbreak has affected at least six countries, with over 12,300 infections and approximately 500 deaths reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2024. The declaration aims to enhance international coordination and support.
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