WHO seeks $135 million to combat mpox outbreak
Mint — August 26, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC
Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global response plan for mpox, seeking $135 million for the first six months starting September. The funds aim to enhance surveillance, diagnostics, and response strategies amid rising cases in central Africa, where hundreds have died. The WHO emphasizes the need for vaccines, especially for a newly mutated strain, as Africa remains without adequate supplies.
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