The WHO declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in August 2024 due to the surge of a new strain designated as:
AClade Ia
BClade IIa
CClade IIb
DClade Ib
Explanation
The declaration was triggered by the rapid spread of the deadlier Clade Ib strain originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: International & National Current Affairs (August 2024)
- Subtopic: August 2024
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