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- The WHO has declared mpox no longer an international health emergency due to declining cases in Africa.
- Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus noted that the threat persists despite lifting the emergency.
- The Africa CDC still considers mpox a continental health emergency due to surges in Ghana, Liberia, and Kenya.
- Global reports indicate over 34,000 cases and 138 deaths this year.
- Experts urge ongoing vigilance to prevent flare-ups, especially among vulnerable populations.
