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What is mpox, how is it spread, and how can it be prevented? Vicky Hristova 45 minutes ago45 minutes ago The WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency, the highest level of alert for an infectious disease. DW answers your questions. https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-mpox-how-is-it-spread-and-how-can-it-be-prevented/a-69951261 Mpox: WHO declares global health emergency 20 hours ago20 hours ago Over 500 deaths have been recorded in central Africa as fears grow that mpox could spread beyond the continent. African health authorities have appealed for more vaccines. https://www.dw.com/en/mpox-who-declares-global-health-emergency/a-69943349 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Africa mpox outbreak: WHO declares global emergency Matthew Mannion 7 hours ago7 hours ago The World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency in response to an mpox outbreak in Central Africa. The virus's new, highly infectious strain was first detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo. https://www.dw.com/en/africa-mpox-outbreak-who-declares-global-emergency/video-69945479 © 2024 Deutsche Welle What is the mpox strain spreading in Central Africa? Fred Schwaller Published 08/08/2024Published August 8, 2024last updated 9 hours agolast updated 9 hours ago What makes the mpox Clade 1b strain deadlier, what are its symptoms and how is it spread? https://www.dw.com/en/monkeypox-clade-1b-outbreak-in-central-africa-is-high-risk/a-69880008 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency in Africa 08/14/2024August 14, 2024 The viral disease has swept through a number of African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo. The EU said it would donate than 175,000 vaccine shots to the continent's top health body. https://www.dw.com/en/mpox-outbreak-declared-a-public-health-emergency-in-africa/a-69933271 © 2024 Deutsche Welle