The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation. Cases have now been identified in Sweden and Pakistan as well, with the WHO warning…

Mpox, formerly known as #monkeypox, is a viral disease initially transmitted to humans by animals. First identified in 1970, the disease has long been contained to a dozen African countries, but it has been detected outside of the continent since 2022. Here's…