WHO says Mpox outbreaks can be stopped

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international health emergency due to a surge in mpox cases, particularly in Central Africa. The agency believes that outbreaks can be stopped, but requires a comprehensive and coordinated plan of action, which may necessitate $135 million in funding from September to February next year. To combat the spread of the disease, the WHO is scaling up staff in affected countries and Germany has pledged to donate 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine to affected countries.