November 24, 2024 11:39 AM

M-Pox remains public health emergency: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that M-Pox will continue to be classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) amid a sharp rise in cases and the virus's expanding geographic spread. The high-alert status, initially declared in August, was extended following a meeting of the WHO Emergency Committee. The decision reflects the escalating concerns over the outbreak, particularly the spread of the clade Ib variant, which has moved beyond its origin in the...