Africa CDC poised to declare Mpox outbreak an emergency

Original Article by Janice Kew | Bloomberg | 12 August 2024

Africa CDC is set to declare a public health emergency as a fast-spreading Mpox outbreak impacts six countries, with over 12,300 cases and 500 deaths reported.

Africa CDC is set to declare a public health emergency as a fast-spreading Mpox outbreak impacts six countries, with over 12,300 cases and 500 deaths reported.

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