WHO calls emergency meeting over surge in mpox cases spreading from Congo

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The agency further stated that the cases are up 160 per cent this year, with deaths surging by 19 per cent.

The cases of mpox have surged in the Central African nation since last September.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called an emergency meeting to discuss the surge in Monkey Pox (mpox) cases spreading from Congo.

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Published On: 2024-08-08 @ 14:51:20 (5 hours ago)

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