In May 2023, the World Health Organization declared an end to the mpox emergency, but serious outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa are proving this decision premature.
Statistics reveal that more than 15,000 mpox cases and 461 deaths have been reported across Africa since January, spreading rapidly to countries like Rwanda and Kenya.
According to Boghuma Titanji, the resurgence of mpox in Africa shows the failure of global health systems to prioritize surveillance and vaccination efforts during past outbreaks.
While the global north focused on containing mpox, the endemic surge in African nations, where the virus has persisted, was not given adequate attention.
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