WHO Declares Monkeypox Emergency

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Mpox strikes again: Two new strains and an old hazard ring WHO alarm bells

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern following an upsurge of mpox, also called monkeypox, in Africa .

More than 17,000 cases have been reported and over 500 lives lost in 13 African countries since the beginning of the year .

Asian countries are heightening vigilance at international airports and ports for passengers displaying mpox systems.

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