Monkeypox is not a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, but perhaps it should be

Over the weekend, the WHO did not declare Monkeypox (MPX) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This was a big surprise. Cases are increasing and MPX is quickly establishing itself across the globe.

Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)

The WHO Emergency Committee is charged with discussing whether a health eme…