WHO warns of rising 'clade Ib' Mpox cases worldwide: 5 symptoms we should watch out for

dharasuta
Sunday, November 2, 2025

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning about the rising global spread of a new clade Ib strain of the Mpox virus. While the overall fatality rate remains low, its community transmission beyond Africa raises concern. The article explains what makes this variant different, how it affects people, and the key symptoms everyone should watch for.