Mpox 2024 Outbreak Investigation. The international health regulations (ihr) national focal point (nfp) of the republic of south africa notified who of 20 confirmed mpox cases between 8 may and. The african region is experiencing an unprecedented increase in mpox cases since the start of 2024, with more countries previously unaffected by the disease.
The smallpox cousin that has set off a global health alarm, as explained by a microbiologist. The world health organization regional office for africa reported a dramatic surge in mpox cases across the continent since the start of 2024.