International
WHO declares Mpox Public Health Emergency ends
Summary
The World Health Organization's Director-General declared that Mpox no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), after sustained decline in global case counts.
Key TakeawayWHO can declare a PHEIC under IHR 2005 — only the 7th PHEIC ever declared was for Mpox in 2022.
Key Points
- WHO ends Mpox PHEIC status globally.
- Mpox cases declined 95% from peak in Aug 2022.
- Mpox vaccines: JYNNEOS and ACAM2000 remain available.
- Mpox spreads through close physical contact.
Key Facts
- Decision By
- WHO DG
- PHEIC Declared
- July 2022
- PHEIC Ended
- May 2025
- Case Decline
- 95%
Why it matters?
The PHEIC declaration mechanism is crucial to coordinating global health responses to disease outbreaks.