WHO to assess mpox outbreak as potential global emergency
abcnews.go.com — August 8, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC
Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening experts 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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