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The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs informs the public of the recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024. This declaration follows the identification of a new, highly transmissible strain, Clade 1, which has been associated with more severe illness.
Find out more: https://www.govt.lc/news/who-declares-mpox-a-public-health-emergency
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79d79UTUZNE
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