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WHO announces plan to curb the spread of Mpox

The World Health Organization has announced a six-month plan to curb the spread of Mpox. A new strain has spread to twelve African countries.

The World Health Organization has announced a six-month plan to curb the spread of Mpox, which has been detected in twelve African countries. The spread has led to the declaration of a public health emergency of international concern. We'll hear from our health correspondent on what the authorities are planning to do. We'll also speak to a leading disease control doctor in Africa.

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