Mpox cases surge by 500% in Africa: ‘Situation is not yet under control’, says CDC
Mpox cases have risen by 500% in Africa this year, driven by the new Clade Ib strain, which is more deadly and infectious. With 48,000 suspected cases and 1,048 deaths reported in 19 countries, the outbreak remains uncontrolled. WHO declared a global health emergency in August to curb its spread.