In a world where the biggest dilemmas often revolve around finding the perfect avocado, the World Health Organization (WHO) has boldly declared that the rising Mpox outbreak is of greater urgency than deciding whether to buy organic or conventional produce. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a press conference held in an avocado farm, stated, “While choosing ripe avocados is undoubtedly a thrill, the potential for Mpox to spread further within Africa and beyond should be raising your heart rate more than a hard pit discovery.” In a move that is sure to waken even the most apathetic grocery shopper, the WHO has officially declared the Mpox outbreak a public health emergency, urging people to refocus their priorities. “We all love posting gorgeous avocado toast on Instagram," Ghebreyesus continued, “but would you trade a fruit salad for a potential viral outbreak? We certainly would not recommend it.” Consequently, international efforts will now prioritize the Mpox virus over the distressing task of locating that perfectly ripened avocado in a grocery aisle filled with impostors. “We’re confident that with enough funding and coordinated health measures, we can put a swift end to Mpox, hopefully before a new avocado season clashes with the crisis,” said a WHO official, now convinced that health crises and ripened fruit are somehow connected. But it's not all doom and gloom. In fact, the WHO's declaration could lead to an influx of research funds that may liven up life in the scientific community—who knew virologists could wield avocados for good? To sweeten the deal, health officials are reportedly in talks with avocado importers to explore whether innovative uses of avocados might aid in Mpox prevention. “Could we find a way to put avocados in vaccines?” one public health scientist wondered aloud, desperately grasping for a way to merge two vastly different fields. As for the two main strains of the Mpox virus circulating—Clade I, known for its central African lineage, and the mysterious second strain yet to be fully characterized—let’s just say that their dietary preferences are as questionable as finding an avocado that isn't rock-hard on Tuesday. Yet, the WHO remains steadfast, believing that a “coordinated international response” is the way to go. The message is clear, folks: while that avocado toast may look delectable on social media, lives hang in the balance, and social media accounts could do with a little less avocado drama and a lot more Mpox awareness. So next time you’re at the grocery store, remember what really maters: health first, guacamole can wait.