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Africa's CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

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Africa CDC declares a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent.

The African Union's health watchdog on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent.

The outbreak has swept through several African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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