Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- Africa has lifted Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) following recommendations from the Emergency Consultative Group of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

The announcement was made by the Director General of Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya, in a statement posted on the organisation's website on Friday.

Mr Kaseya said the decision reflects Africa's growing capacity to manage complex public health challenges through strengthened health systems, political leadership, regional cooperation and effective international partnerships.

"Following the recommendation of the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group, I hereby announce the lifting of Mpox as a Public Health Em...