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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

Congo says its mpox outbreak is now over.

The disease caused a long health emergency and many deaths during the last two years.

Health officials say the situation is no longer a national emergency in the country.

The announcement is good news, but doctors say countries must still watch for new cases.