Mpox: WHO seeks 135m USD to battle new variant, experts see “low risk” for Europe

Mpox: WHO seeks 135m USD to battle new variant, experts see “low risk” for Europe

In mid-August, the World Health Organization declared the highest level of alarm due to mpox outbreaks in a number of African countries and a new, potentially more dangerous variant. While the risk in Europe is low according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, calls for solidarity and vaccine sharing emerge.