Rising mpox cases and fatalities: All about the virus now found in 116 countries

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on August 14, 2024
The World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in Congo and other African nations a global emergency, with over 99,000 cases and 208 fatalities between January 2022 and June 2024. A more transmissible viral strain is spreading, causing severe illness. Lack of vaccine equity has exacerbated the situation. Recent agreements...

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