World Health Organization Declares Monkeypox A Public Health Emergency As Global Cases Pass 15K

Saturday morning began with a significant decision for leaders at the World Health Organization. Following meetings, the WHO moved to activate its highest alert for the growing monkeypox outbreak. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that the outbreak is now considered a “public health emergency of international concern.” Activating this status isn’t a simple process. According to CNBC, the WHO leans on an emergency committee to weigh the evidence and make recommendations to the director. The committee met on Thursday. However, they were reportedly unable to decide if monkeypox equals an emergency at this time. But, the director made the… Read Full Article