News about monkeypox, or mpox, has come to the forefront recently as more cases have been discovered. While we have largely put COVID-19 behind us, we are certainly not ready for another global health crisis. Any new health scare, therefore, becomes a concern for everyone.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a global public health emergency as of August 14, 2024. This is the WHO’s highest level of alert, meaning significant resources will be allocated to contain the disease.