The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Oct 4 (2024) that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key tool for countries battling outbreaks of this infectious disease.
More than 800 people have died across Africa from mpox, where the disease has been officially detected in 16 countries, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
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