"Cases of mpox are up 160 percent in Africa compared to the first seven months of 2023, with over 15,600 cases reported and 537 deaths, mainly among children."
"The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states the reported cases are likely just the tip of the iceberg, with many thousands remaining undetected due to poor surveillance and testing."
"Sweden's first case is alarming as it indicates the possibility of mpox spreading beyond Africa, underscoring the need for immediate global response and vigilance."
"Routine vaccinations for smallpox were discontinued in the 1980s, leaving the global population vulnerable to orthopoxviruses, which heightens the risk of mpox becoming a pandemic."
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