The Mpox virus (MPXV) has resurfaced as an urgent global health challenge, especially following the alarming monkeypox outbreaks that began in 2022 across non-endemic regions.As an Orthopoxvirus closely related to the Variola virus, MPXV poses significant health risks due to its increased capacity for human-to-human transmission.
The Mpox virus Sierra Leone has alarmingly emerged on the public health radar with the confirmation of its first case on January 10, 2025, triggering a nationwide health emergency.As the outbreak escalates, health authorities have documented over 2,800 infections by May 22, raising concerns about the potential for human-to-human transmission.
Mpox risk is underscored by the evolving dynamics of the monkeypox virus, which has garnered attention due to its potential for widespread outbreaks.With changing human behaviors and increased interaction with wildlife, the pandemic risk associated with MPXV transmission has never been more pronounced.
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