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Congo Says Mpox Outbreak Is Over

Congo says a long mpox outbreak has ended after two difficult years.

Public health workers ending emergency monitoring after an outbreak

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Congo says a long mpox outbreak has ended after two difficult years. Add one supporting fact from the article.

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  1. A newly published strategy aims to identify health threats faster.
  2. Congo says a long mpox outbreak has ended after two difficult years.
  3. New guidance focuses on support, rights and choices outside long hospital stays.
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