WHO says mpox outbreaks in Central Africa 'can be stopped'

Outbreaks of mpox in Central Africa "can be stopped", the World Health Organization said on Monday, but $135 million of funding may be needed to tackle the disease's spread. Launched on Monday, the WHO's Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan covers the period from September 2024 to February 2025, predicting a $135 million funding need to carry it out.