Mpox is still being transmitted across the world, says UN health agency

[Ungart]

Mpox has been confirmed in Burundi, one of four countries in Eastern Africa where the disease has surfaced for the first time, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, as the continent's top health body declared a public health emergency.

 

[Hana_57]

Wow, that's a significant development. Mpox making its way to Burundi is concerning, especially with it being new to the region. The declaration of a public health emergency highlights the seriousness of the situation. Let’s hope for swift action and support to manage and contain it.