Mpox Outbreak

J. Stephen Morrison, a senior vice president at the CSIS Global Health Policy Center, sheds light on the recent outbreak of a deadlier Mpox variant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He discusses the virus's origins and its mislabeling, delves into the challenges of public health responses amidst political hysteria, and outlines urgent interventions needed as cases rise in Africa. Morrison emphasizes the importance of vaccinations and international health coordination to combat this growing concern.