Mpox vaccine arrives in Congo after WHO emergency declaration

abcnews.go.com September 5, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

The first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Kinshasa, Congo, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared the virus a global emergency. This development marks a significant step in addressing the outbreak, which has raised concerns internationally. The WHO's declaration highlights the urgency of the situation as health authorities work to contain the spread of mpox.


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