Mpox (Monkeypox)

Public health experts know what it takes to control a disease outbreak: access to testing and vaccines. But in the last two months of the monkeypox outbreak, the response has not met the need.

More than 120 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases have been reported in Florida this year through Tuesday. Most of those cases are in Broward, with more than 70,

The nationwide monkeypox outbreak continues to grow. Dozens of those cases have been detected in South Florida — mostly in Broward County — and those numbers are believed to be an undercount.

For now, monkeypox poses a low risk to the U.S. public, but it could become a problem if the spread is left unchecked. Here’s what everyone should know about it.

The action comes as WHO convenes its emergency committee to consider if the outbreak of monkeypox — mostly in Europe — warrants being declared a global emergency.

The number of cases in Florida is up to 10, including eight in Broward and one in Collier.

Some of the most well-respected medical schools are incorporating this philosophy into their curriculums and offering degrees aimed at developing health administrators and medical leaders.

Health officials says the risk of transmission remains low.

The case appears to be related to international travel and the patient is in isolation. Health officials are notifying people who may have been exposed to the patient.