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Jamaica on high alert for Mpox

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it has heightened its surveillance to detect any suspected cases of Mpox. This move follows a recent declaration by the World Health Organization that Mpox is a Public Health Emergency of International...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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