On the 11th local time, the World Health Organization held a regular press conference, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that although the monkeypox outbreak no longer constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern", it does not mean that the relevant work is over. The monkeypox epidemic remains a serious challenge that requires a strong and sustainable response.


Tedros called on countries to maintain testing capacity and continue to assess risks, taking swift action when needed, while recommending that monkeypox prevention and care be integrated into existing health plans.


Thanks to the rapid response of countries, the world has made steady progress in controlling the monkeypox outbreak, with nearly 90 percent fewer monkeypox cases reported in the past three months than in the previous three months, Tedros said.


Since the monkeypox outbreak was declared a "public health emergency of international concern" in July last year, more than 87,000 monkeypox cases and 140 deaths have been reported in 111 countries and territories.


Who Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced Monday that the monkeypox outbreak no longer constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."