What risks does the mpox virus pose? | Inside Story
The Mpox virus triggers the World Health Organization’s highest state of alert.
Democratic Republic of Congo has reported the majority of cases.
But infections have been recorded in Sweden and Pakistan.
So, who’s at risk? And is the world prepared for another global health emergency?
Presenter: Sohail Rahman
Guests:
Margaret Harris – Spokesperson for the World Health Organization.
David Munkley – Director of the aid agency World Vision’s operations in Eastern D-R-C.
Mukesh Kapila – Professor Emeritus of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester. He was formerly Director for Emergencies at the W.H.O..
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