The World Health Organization's recent declaration of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern underscores the rising threat posed by a new variant, which is more transmissible and lethal, particularly affecting children under 15 years in Africa.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the current outbreak of mpox has seen 15,000 cases and 461 deaths this year, with 70% of cases occurring in children under 15, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced monitoring and public health measures.
The emergence of the 1b variant of mpox in African nations raises significant concerns due to its higher mortality rates and increased spread among humans, necessitating immediate attention from health authorities globally.
After WHO's classification of mpox as a PHEIC, ongoing studies and monitoring are crucial to understand the virus's behavior, epidemiological patterns, and the demographic most affected, especially among the vulnerable population of children.
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