The World Health Organization has classified the monkeypox (mpox) epidemic a worldwide emergency. This follows the disease’s breakout in a number of African countries, notably in East Africa. In July, the governments of the eight member states of the East African community launched a campaign to educate their populations about the disease’s risks. Monkeypox epidemic classified as worldwide emergency by WHO.Outbreak in a number of African countries, particularly in East Africa.Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declares outbreak as public health emergency of international concern.Dr Tedros Adhanom G…