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mpox

Strengthening democracy and pandemic preparedness go hand in hand

By John Bridgeland, Elizabeth (Beth) Cameron, J. Stephen Morrison, Jennifer B. Nuzzo, Aquielle Person | Biosecurity

Mpox virus illustration.

A new mpox variant is taking off in Africa. The WHO plan for stopping it isn’t realistic.

By Georgios Pappas | Biosecurity

Mpox virus illustration.

Mpox is down but not out: Why a waning outbreak is no cause for complacency

By Matt Field, Dimie Ogoina | Biosecurity