Archive · 6 Sep 2025
WHO Declares Mpox No Longer Global Emergency; Africa Vigilant
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that the mpox outbreak is no longer a global health emergency.
This means it's not seen as a major threat worldwide anymore.
This decision was made because the number of mpox cases and deaths has gone down in countries like Congo, Burundi, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.
Even though the alert level is lower, the WHO says we still need to watch out for new outbreaks and support people who are more likely to get very sick.
Mpox can cause fever, aches, and a rash.
WHO declared mpox is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
The decision followed advice from the WHO's Emergency Committee.
The WHO declared the emergency in August of the previous year.
The decision was based on sustained declines in mpox cases and deaths.
Africa CDC states mpox remains a continental emergency.
- Who
- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
- What
- Announced mpox is no longer an international health emergency
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Geneva
- Why
- Due to sustained declines in cases and deaths
WHO
Africa CDC
Emergency Status
WHO
International health emergency status ended.
Africa CDC
Mpox remains a continental public health emergency.
- Declaration Status
- International Health Emergency ended
- WHO Director-General
- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
- Initial Symptoms
- Fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes
- Affected Regions
- Globally, with surges in Africa
Sources
Uganda’s mpox tally rises to 8,001 while infections show downward trend
Mpox no longer an international health emergency, says WHO chief
Mpox No Longer An International Health Emergency: WHO Chief
Mpox no longer an emergency but concerns remain, health body says
WHO downgrades Mpox from international emergency after cases decline
WHO says mpox no longer a global public health emergency
