WHO Dings Mpox: Not An Emergency, But Still Emergency-ish!

In a bold yet confusing move on an undisclosed date, the WHO declared the African mpox outbreak no longer a 'public health emergency of international concern,' which sounds like a global mic drop but also a subtle 'don’t stop caring!' Imagine telling a party 'You’re not over the line, but don’t leave yet.' Mpox, not to be confused with tech specs or secret spy gadgets, has forced humanity to rehearse our health handshakes and Zoom hygiene drama. Because even though WHO says 'chill but don’t chill too much,' the response dance continues like an awkward afterparty no one wants but can’t leave. Remember, this is global health’s version of 'We’ve downgraded your panic level, but maybe keep the sanitizer handy just in case.'

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Source: Statnews | Published: 9/5/2025 | Author: Andrew Joseph