Mpox virus spreading fast, WHO raises alert; Symptoms, causes, treatment about highly infectious disease

The monkeypox virus is spreading swiftly across African nations, causing significant concern among health authorities. Initially reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it has now reached Uganda and Kenya. The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering declaring a global health emergency as cases surge. Efforts to control the outbreak face funding challenges, despite $10.4 million allocated from COVID funds. Nearly 27,000 cases and over 1,100 deaths have been reported in the DRC this year.