How does bushmeat play a role in the Mpox outbreak?

On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared “mpox” as a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC).
While agencies are monitoring the disease's spread globally, one common aspect of this outbreak is similar to that of COVID-19, that is the consumption of ‘bushmeat’.
Bushmeat in sub-Saharan Africa cannot be just wished away. It not only provides food security to the region but also is a cultural practice.
So, why is Africa an epicentre for such zoonotic spillover and how can it be prevented?
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