The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a six-month plan to address outbreaks of mpox in Central Africa, requiring $135 million in funding to enhance staffing, surveillance, and vaccination efforts in affected countries. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the outbreaks can be controlled and stopped, emphasizing the need for coordinated action. Additionally, Germany, France, and Austria announced donations of 100,000 doses each of mpox vaccine to support African nations combating the disease. The DRC has reported over 1,000 new cases in a week, contributing to a total of more than 21,300 suspected or confirmed cases and 590 deaths across 12 African countries in 2024. The WHO declared the current mpox situation a global health emergency in mid-August, following the emergence of a new strain. Mpox, which can cause severe symptoms and is transmitted through close contact, has raised significant public health concerns.