Health Mpox: why was Monkeypox renamed and what are the signs and symptoms as WHO declares global health emergency By Sarah McCann Health writer Comment Published 15th Aug 2024, 17:10 BST Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Scientists are concerned over how fast it is spreading 🩺 The World Health Organization (WHO) have declared a global health emergency as mpox outbreak spreads throughout Africa. At least 450 people have already died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scientists are concerned over how fast it is spreading and its high fatality rate.
In 2022, a global health emergency was declared by WHO after mpox spread to 70 countries who had never had cases, including the UK. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a global health emergency after an mpox outbreak has left hundreds dead. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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The virus, which is highly contagious has already killed at least 450 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak was initially reported. Previously named mo.