Afghanistan seeks international aid against mpox

ISTANBUL

The Taliban-led interim administration sought international aid to prevent the spread of mpox cases in Afghanistan.

This came during a meeting in Kabul between acting Health Minister Jalal Jalali and officials from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a statement by the Health Ministry said Wednesday.

The discussion centered on preventing the spread of mpox and coordinating efforts among the relevant organizations, the statement stated.

The ministry has formed a joint committee to coordinate with the relevant organizations and implement measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Aug. 14 declared the mpox situation a "public health emergency of international concern."

Mpox is a viral disease that can spread through close contact as well as through contaminated materials like sheets, clothing and needles, according to WHO.

ISTANBUL

The Taliban-led interim administration sought international aid to prevent the spread of mpox cases in Afghanistan.

The discussion centered on preventing the spread of mpox and coordinating efforts among the relevant organizations, the statement stated.

The ministry has formed a joint committee to coordinate with the relevant organizations and implement measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Aug. 14 declared the mpox situation a "public health emergency of international concern."

Mpox is a viral disease that can spread through close contact as well as through contaminated materials like sheets, clothing and needles, according to WHO.