Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox

Sierra Leone has declared a state of emergency after reporting its second case of mpox within four days. The WHO labeled the outbreak a global health emergency in 2024. The virus, causing severe symptoms, is spreading rapidly. The new strain is of particular concern, as it transmits easily and appears more severe than previous strains.

Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox
Sierra Leone has declared a state of emergency after reporting its second case of mpox within four days. The WHO labeled the outbreak a global health emergency in 2024. The virus, causing severe symptoms, is spreading rapidly. The new strain is of particular concern, as it transmits easily and appears more severe than previous strains.