Mpox outbreak grows as Democratic Republic of Congo begins vaccination
by editors@theworld.org (Halima Gikandi) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6R1Q9)
At least 18 countries around the world have recorded cases of mpox, which the WHO has declared a public health emergency of global concern. The epicenter of the outbreak is the Democratic Republic of Congo, where hundreds of people have died. The World's Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi brings us the latest on the outbreak, and explains why the WHO is saying this is not the next COVID-19.