Mpox Cases Surge in Berlin as Virus Evolves, Raising Global Alarm
The WHO maintains Mpox as a global health emergency, with rising infections in Europe and Africa highlighting challenges in containment and vaccine access.
- Mpox infections in Berlin have quadrupled since the beginning of 2025, with 43 cases reported by late March, all involving men with an average age of 34.
- The virus is evolving through genetic mutations, increasing its potential for human-to-human transmission and prolonged outbreak chains.
- Four Mpox variants are circulating in Africa, with competition among strains driving further adaptation to humans, raising concerns about future global outbreaks.
- Limited vaccine availability, diagnostic tools, and antiviral treatments, particularly in Africa, hinder containment efforts and exacerbate the risk of epidemics.
- The WHO's classification of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern aims to mobilize global resources, but significant gaps in response remain.
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