COULD MPOX BE THE NEXT COVID-19?

On 14 August, the World Health Organization announced that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding countries constitutes a public health emergency of international concern as Sweden became the first country outside Africa to confirm a case of the new clade 1b, which has heightened transmissibility and a higher fatality rate.
Mpox was formerly known as monkeypox, and is transmitted through close physical contact, including sexual contact. It causes flu-like symptoms together with pus-filled lesions, and while symptoms are usually mild it could lead to death. Two vaccines are available for mpox, and the WHO has initiated the Emergency Use Listing process to expedite vaccine access for lower-income countries.
From a Christian perspective, it is important to note that the previous global mpox outbreak from May 2022 to May 2023 as well as the current outbreak are driven by transmission among homosexual men who have multiple sexual partners and female sex workers.
Although the mpox virus does not exclusively transmit via sexual contact, by adhering to the guidelines God gives us in the Bible, we not only honour Him, but it also serves to protect us.
Unlike Covid-19, mpox is unlikely to reach pandemic levels due to its low airborne transmission and the availability of vaccines, but it reminds us to remain vigilant for future pandemics.
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