The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised serious concerns over the growing spread of Mpox, with 17 African nations reporting ongoing cases over the past six weeks. From 14 September to 19 October, the agency confirmed 2,862 infections and 17 fatalities during this period.
The virus, formerly called monkeypox has now appeared for the first time in Malaysia, Namibia, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, highlighting its spread beyond the African continent.
While the overall death rate remains relatively low, the resurgence complicates global public health efforts and sparks worries about under-reported cases and the emergence of new variants.
The WHO’s most recent update calls for increased monitoring, better vaccine distribution, and stronger infection prevention measures to stop the disease from becoming widespread.
The world is keeping a close eye on the situation as the virus spreads subtly but steadily, and the message is clear: containment is achievable, but only through coordinated global action.
