Mpox threat jolts govt into action

THE recent outbreak of the Mpox virus in various African countries, including non-endemic States, has jolted the Zimbabwean government into action, with authorities establishing strong disease surveillance systems.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation early this month declared the Mpox outbreak a public health emergency of continental security and a public health emergency of international concern, respectively after its reported presence in several African countries.

Mpox (formerly called monkey pox) is a rare viral infection that is endemic to Central and West Africa.

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