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The World Health Organization(WHO) has announced that the Mpox outbreak, declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in 2022, no longer constitutes a global health threat.
Aggressive vaccination campaigns in endemic regions and improved global surveillance have reduced case numbers by over 95% compared to the 2023 peak. However, the WHO Director-General emphasized the need for sustained investment in pandemic preparedness, stating the world remains vulnerable to "Disease X." This announcement comes as global health ministers gather in Geneva to negotiate the final text
Aggressive vaccination campaigns in endemic regions and improved global surveillance have reduced case numbers by over 95% compared to the 2023 peak. However, the WHO Director-General emphasized the need for sustained investment in pandemic preparedness, stating the world remains vulnerable to "Disease X." This announcement comes as global health ministers gather in Geneva to negotiate the final text