Egypt escalates preparedness at entry points after WHO’s mpox emergency declaration

The Ministry of Health has announced the escalation of preparedness at all health quarantine facilities in Egyptian airports, seaports, and land crossings after WHO's declaration of the mpox outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). In a statement on Thursday, the ministry confirmed the activation of necessary preventive measures at the country's entry points to avert the spread of this infectious disease. Source: State Information Service Egypt