WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency

The new clade 1b variant prompts urgent international response as cases and deaths surge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The WHO's declaration aims to accelerate access to testing, vaccines, and treatments in affected areas.
More than 17,000 cases and 517 deaths have been reported in over 13 countries this year.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen the highest impact with over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths.
The US has committed $17 million and 50,000 vaccine doses to support the response in Central and Eastern Africa.
Experts compare the outbreak's early stages to the HIV crisis, urging global solidarity and swift action.