The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the spread of mpox in Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as of August 14, 2024. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its spread to neighboring countries, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. Here's a summary of the latest developments: - **Outbreak Details**: More than 17,000 suspected mpox cases and over 500 deaths have been reported across Africa this year, marking a significant increase compared to previous periods. The outbreak involves a new strain, clade 1b, which is considered more transmissible and has a higher fatality rate than the strains responsible for previous outbreaks. - **Global Response**: Following this declaration, the WHO has launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan aimed at stopping the human-to-human transmission of mpox. This initiative involves coordinated efforts at global, reg...
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