WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency as the agency raises its highest-level alert

WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency as the agency raises its highest-level alert

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised its highest-level alert for monkeypox as the viral infection continues to spread across the globe. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the disease is now a “public health emergency of international concern”. More than 16,000 cases and five deaths had been reported worldwide as of July 25, 2022. Monkeypox has been detected in 75 countries and regions, including South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, India and Singapore.

Support us:

https://subscribe.scmp.com

Follow us on:

Website:  https://www.scmp.com

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/scmp

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/scmpnews

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/scmpnews

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-china-morning-post/

#scmp #World #Monkeypox