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WHO to assess if mpox outbreak is global emergency

abcnews.go.com — August 7, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening an expert group to assess whether the rising mpox outbreak in Africa should be declared a global emergency. Mpox cases have surged 160% this year, with over 96% of cases in Congo, where nearly 70% of cases are in children under 15. The WHO has allocated $1 million to support the response amid concerns over a deadlier variant.

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