The rising toll of mpox outbreaks in Africa
Number of cases and deaths in Africa
The root cause of the current crisis
Decades of neglect in public health infrastructure
A dangerous development in the fight against mpox
The emergence of a new, more transmissible variant
The disproportionate impact of mpox
Children, pregnant women, and other vulnerable groups at risk
Hindering efforts to contain the outbreak
Limited access to healthcare and diagnostic tools
International efforts to address the emergency
The global response to the mpox crisis
Key priorities for combating mpox
Urgent need for vaccines, therapeutics, and improved infrastructure
Lessons learned from past outbreaks
The importance of preparedness and early intervention
The need for a united front against infectious diseases
A call for global solidarity and increased investment in public health
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