Claim: Case numbers for the global mpox outbreak have decreased since 2022, but the situation in Africa has noticeably worsened. On Aug. 14, the World Health Organization once again declared an mpox public health emergency of international concern. Here, we answer questions about the current increase in mpox cases, the international public health emergency and what this means for people in Africa and globally.
Fact-check: Q&A on the Second International Mpox Emergency - FactCheck.org
Verdict: case numbers for the global mpox outbreak have decreased since 2022, but the situation in africa has noticeably worsened. on aug. 14, the world health organization once again declared an mpox public health emergency of international concern. here, we answer questions about the current increase in mpox cases, the international public health emergency and what this means for people in africa and globally.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Kate Yandell
Date published: 2024-09-18T21:08:51