WHO launches $135 million plan to combat mpox outbreaks
abcnews.go.com — August 26, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC
Summary: The World Health Organization has initiated a six-month plan to combat mpox outbreaks, requiring $135 million in funding. The plan aims to enhance staffing, surveillance, and vaccine access, particularly in Africa. As of mid-August, over 21,300 cases and 590 deaths have been reported in 12 African countries this year, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo being the most affected.
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