The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the global health emergency for mpox, the rare but potentially serious disease formerly known as monkeypox. Over the last three months, countries reported nearly 90% fewer cases compared to the previous three-month period, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday.
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In July 2022, WHO declared mpox, previously known as monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). This move indicates that the crisis due to mpox has come under control.
Mpox spreads through direct contact with body fluids and causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions. The WHO recently also declared an end of public health emergency status for COVID-19.
