Concerns Rise as Congo Battles Mpox Outbreak

With over 18,000 suspected cases in Congo, half in children, and 629 deaths, mainly in children, UNICEF and the WHO are alarmed by the global health emergency of a new, deadlier mpox strain. The EU's pledge of 175,000 doses signals hope, with Spain, France, Germany, the US, Japan, and pharmaceutical companies also contributing.

These vaccines, requiring cold storage by Danish firm Bavarian Nordic, aim to combat the rising crisis. WHO's $135 million containment plan and global emergency designation underscore the urgency of addressing the Mpox outbreak.