Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report#36- 14 September 2024

Overview

This is the 36th situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which provides details on the latest epidemiological trends and operational updates. On 14 August 2024, the WHO Director-General declared the resurgence of mpox to be a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), requiring a coordinated international response. This report focuses on the reporting period 1 January – 8 September 2024, as the latest complete epidemiological week, for the African continent.