In a significant move to combat the resurgence of mpox in Africa, Spain has announced its decision to donate 500,000 doses of the mpox vaccine, representing 20% of its national stockpile. This generous contribution comes in response to the World Health Organisation’s declaration of mpox as a global public health emergency.
The Spanish Health Ministry, in a statement released on Tuesday, mentioned the importance of proactive measures in managing global health crises. “It makes no sense to stockpile vaccines where there is no problem, and now is the time to prove it,” the ministry stated, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
