# WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak a Global Health Emergency 🚨

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-global-health-emergency/289034>\
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**Created:** [August 15, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-global-health-emergency/289034 "2024-08-15T03:26:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 15, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-global-health-emergency/289034/1 "2024-08-15T03:26:28Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Global Alarm**  
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency due to the spread of a more dangerous strain, clade Ib, into new provinces.

2. **Severe Impact**  
Since the start of 2024, over 17,000 cases and 500 deaths have been reported across 13 African countries, prompting the highest level of international health alert.

3. **Emergency Status**  
The declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) highlights the severe risk posed by the outbreak and the potential for further international spread. 🌍

**Read more at:** [CNN](https://cnn.com)