WHO launches $135 million plan to combat mpox outbreak
khaleejtimes.com — August 26, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC
Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a six-month plan to combat mpox outbreaks, requiring $135 million in funding. The plan, running from September to February, focuses on enhancing staffing, surveillance, and vaccine access, particularly in African nations. The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported over 1,000 new cases last week, prompting WHO to classify the outbreak as a global health emergency.
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