Breaking News: The World Health Organization (WHO) just announced that the mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency! 😷🌍
On Friday, the WHO declared that mpox continues to pose a significant threat globally. This comes after the emergency was first declared in August when a new form of mpox spread from the heavily affected Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to neighboring countries.
So, what's mpox? 🤔 It's a viral infection that spreads through close contact and typically causes flu-like symptoms along with pus-filled lesions. While it’s usually mild, it can be deadly in some cases.
This year alone, over 46,000 suspected cases have been reported across Africa, mainly in the DRC, with more than 1,000 suspected deaths. 😢🌍
The \"public health emergency of international concern\" label is the WHO's highest level of alert. This isn’t the first time mpox has received this designation—the 2022-2023 global outbreak of a different form of mpox was also given this status.
Why should you care? 🧐 Staying informed about global health issues helps us all take necessary precautions and support efforts to combat outbreaks. Let's stay safe and look out for each other! 💪❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
