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"African disease control" Lifts the state of emergency regarding the monkeypox virus


The African Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced the lifting of the health emergency over the outbreak "embox" (), after a noticeable decline in the number of infections and deaths, with the emphasis that It has not been completely eliminated.

The Center explained in a statement on Saturday that the decision came based on the recommendations of the emergency advisory group, strengthening the health security system on the continent, the effectiveness of political leadership, and growing regional cooperation, in addition to successful international partnerships in managing complex public health crises.

Monkeypox virus

It is noteworthy that the Center declared in August 2024 a health emergency on the continent level, before it The World Health Organization subsequently classified this disease as a health emergency of international concern.

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