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What's the potential global risk of the mpox virus outbreak?

What's the potential global risk of the mpox virus outbreak?

Update: 2024-08-18
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The mpox virus triggers the World Health Organization's highest state of alert. Democratic Republic of Congo has reported the majority of cases, but infections have been recorded in Sweden and Pakistan. So, who's at risk? And is the world prepared for another global health emergency?

In this episode:

  • Margaret Harris, Spokesperson, World Health Organization.
  • David Munkley, Director, Eastern DRC, World Vision.
  • Mukesh Kapila, Professor Emeritus, Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs, University of Manchester.

Host: Sohail Rahman  

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What's the potential global risk of the mpox virus outbreak?

What's the potential global risk of the mpox virus outbreak?

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