The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken an important step regarding monkeypox (ampox) and has declared it a global health emergency. 13 countries in Africa are currently battling the outbreak of this dangerous virus, with more than 96 percent of the cases found only in Congo. A new variant of ampox has also started spreading in Congo, with a mortality rate of about 3-4%.
The disease has killed more than 500 people so far, and is spreading rapidly. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak a global emergency after a meeting with experts on Wednesday.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. The virus is found mainly in parts of Africa and spreads from monkeys and squirrels to humans. Monkeypox infection can be very serious, especially when there is a large-scale outbreak.
The announcement comes at a time when the disease outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and other African countries, and has raised concern around the world. The WHO and other health organizations have launched a massive effort to combat it.
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