Mpox Still a Health Emergency, Says WHO
A public health emergency of international concern is the WHO's highest form of alert, and is declared by the agency's Director-General after advice from a group of external experts. A different form of mpox was also labelled as an emergency in 2022-2023.
WHO decides mpox epidemic still global health emergency
Mpox remains an international public health emergency, the World Health Organization said Thursday after deciding the epidemic still merits the highest level of alert, with cases rising and its geographic spread widening.
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WHO chief says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern
Announcement comes after 3rd meeting of International Health Regulations' Emergency Committee regarding upsurge of mpox - Anadolu Ajansı
WHO maintains public health emergency alert on mpox
The World Health Organization said it still considers mpox to be a public health emergency of international concern, its most serious classification for health alerts. The current public health emergency was first declared by WHO in August 2024.
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Mpox still a health emergency – WHO
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