IOM Appeals for $18.5 Million to Combat Mpox Outbreak in Africa

The United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has requested $18.5 million to aid in providing health care services to those affected by the mpox outbreak in East and Southern Africa. This urgent appeal aims to protect vulnerable migrant and displaced populations, according to IOM Director General Amy Pope.

The United Nation's International Organisation for Migration (IOM) appealed on Wednesday for $18.5 million in assistance to provide health care services to people impacted by the mpox outbreak in East and Southern Africa, according to a statement.

"The spread of mpox across East, Horn, and Southern Africa is a grave concern, especially for the vulnerable migrant, highly mobile populations and displaced communities often overlooked in such crises," said IOM Director General Amy Pope.

"We must act swiftly to protect those at the highest risk and to mitigate the impact of this outbreak on the region," Pope said in the statement. (Writing by Rachel More, Editing by Miranda Murray)

(With inputs from agencies.)