WATCH | The WHO declares MPOX a public health emergency

CONGO - The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of the African continent as a public health emergency. 

At least 450 individuals have died from the infectious disease that was once known as monkeypox during an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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 Currently, it has spread to several regions of eastern, central and southern Africa.

Public Health expert, Patrick Otim spoke to eNCA.