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Mpox Outbreak: WHO Sounds International Alarm Amid Rapid Spread Across 13 African Nations

Cases have been detected in 13 African countries with over 500 deaths now linked to the virus.

The World Health Organisation has sounded the alarm to try and stop the spread of mpox from Africa to the rest of the world.

Cases have been detected in 13 African countries with over 500 deaths now linked to the virus.

The WHO has launched a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, which triggers emergency responses under legally binding International Health Regulations.

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