The mpox outbreak in Africa is declared an international public health emergency - No, this is not the start of a pandemic. No, you don't need to panic. Here's what you should know.

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DR. ANDREA LOVE
AUG 21, 2024

Mpox has recently been declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). While headlines are rampant, let me assure you: this is not another COVID-19 pandemic.

A PHEIC is declared when the World Health Organization (WHO) deems it necessary to alert other global countries about a potential public health threat.​

It serves to mobilize resources (often financial and healthcare) to respond to any public health issue that cannot be...