World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005). The emergence of a new clade of #mpox, its rapid spread in eastern #DRC, and the reporting of cases in several neighbouring countries are very worrying. On top of outbreaks of other mpox clades in DRC and other countries in Africa, it's clear that a coordinated international… pic.twitter.com/u2DSV6fitj - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) August 14, 2024 In a post on X on Wednesday, August 14, , Dr Ghebreyesus said "Today, the Emergency Committee on #mpox met and advised me that in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice." He further assured that the WHO  is on the ground, working with the affected countries, and others at risk, through our country and regional offices, as well as with partners including, NGOs, civil society and others. 🚨WHO Director-General @DrTedros has determined that the upsurge of #mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (#DRC) & a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations… https://t.co/xIq0LwWfjW - World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) August 14, 2024 LIVE: Media briefing with @DrTedros on outcome of the #mpox Emergency Committee meeting https://t.co/oghcXCgqcl - World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) August 14, 2024 In declaring the PHEIC, Dr Tedros said, "The emergence of a new clade of mpox, its rapid spread in eastern DRC, and the reporting of cases in several neighbouring countries are very worrying. On top of outbreaks of other mpox clades in DRC and other countries in Africa, it's clear that a coordinated international response is needed to stop these outbreaks and save lives." WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti said, "Significant efforts are already underway in close collaboration with communities and governments, with our country teams working on the frontlines to help reinforce measures to curb mpox.