Neglected Mpox outbreak in Africa could become next global pandemic
A nurse takes a sample from a child suspected of being infected with Mpox at the treatment centre in Munigi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on July 19, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS
The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly pose unexpected global threats.
Other examples of neglected diseases include the West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya viruses.
