The World Health Organization Declares MPox a Global Health Emergency
A Litmus Test for Global Health Equity
On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This is the second time in two years that Mpox has triggered such a response, reflecting the escalating threat posed by the virus. WHO spokesperson Tarik Jašarević, alongside Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO…
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