The WHO and Africa CDC have expressed urgent concern over the spread of the virus, especially in regions with limited healthcare resources. As of August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have declared the ongoing surge of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) a public health emergency of international concern. This decision was driven by a significant increase in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the disease has been severe, especially among children.
The DRC has reported over 14,000 cases and 511 deaths in 2024 alone. The WHO and Africa CDC have expressed urgent concern over the spread of the virus, especially in regions with limited healthcare resources. They have called for an aggressive, coordinated response to prevent further transmission and reduce the impact on vulnerable populations, particularly children, who have been disproportionately affected in this outbreak.
Globally, while Mpox cases have decreased in other regions, the situation in Africa has worsened, prompting international health organizations to ramp up efforts in surveillance, vaccination, and treatment to control the spread. Dr. Muzamil Sultan , Senior Registrar, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram stated, " Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which is related to the smallpox virus.
Based on studies in Central and West Africa, the incub.