Pien Huang, a health reporter from NPR, dives into the urgent rise of monkeypox in the U.S. With over 7,500 confirmed cases since May, Huang discusses the outbreak's roots, tracing its historical context in Africa and its shift to epidemic status. She highlights the unique challenges in testing and vaccination, especially among marginalized communities. The conversation also addresses the stigma surrounding transmission and emphasizes the need for global cooperation to prevent monkeypox from becoming endemic.
