Mpox Outbreak in Congo: Death Rate and Spread
Severity and Spread of Mpox in Congo
The mpox outbreak in Congo has been particularly severe, with a death rate of approximately 3%.
As of November 12, 2023, there have been 12,569 suspected cases of mpox, including 581 deaths.
WHO's Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and other regions as a global health emergency.
The WHO has determined that the upsurge of mpox in Congo constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
Background on Mpox in Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo declared a national outbreak of mpox in December 2022.
An incident management system has been activated to coordinate the response to the outbreak.
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