The window for containment is rapidly closing, researchers say.
Since the first cases were detected outside Africa in May, more than 16,500 people have been confirmed infected in nearly 80 countries that don’t typically see cases. Monkeypox has been circulating in parts of Africa for decades.
In an unprecedented move, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the PHEIC on 23 July, after a panel of experts failed to come to a consensus. Although the panel doesn’t formally vote, six members were in favour of a PHEIC, while nine were against, Tedros said at a press conference announcing his decision.
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