Biden Vows Mpox Aid to Africa at UN

President Biden waves as he leaves the stage after his final address to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24. In his valedictory speech, Biden addressed the world's pressing issues, offering both optimism and a stark warning. He announced a significant new aid package to combat the mpox epidemic, pledging $500 million for African countries and donating 1 million doses of vaccine. But this wasn't just about health; Biden's speech painted a picture of a world on a precipice, teetering between progress and peril.