Nigeria, June 10 -- The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern after a fresh rise in cases was recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and parts of West Africa.
The decision was made after the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations emergency committee, which was held on June 5, 2025.
The committee looked at how mpox cases have continued to rise, not only in Africa but also in other parts of the world where cases are likely going undetected.
Despite progress in some countries' ability to respond to outbreaks, the committee found that gaps in surveillance, testing, and funding continue to make it hard to properly manage the disease.
Because of these challenge...