#mpox

#mpox

Mpox outbreaks remain severe in Africa, particularly the DRC, despite decreased cases in other regions.

Mpox is spreading rapidly in Kinshasa and surrounding areas, posing significant public health risks in overcrowded communities.

California reports first US case of a new mpox outbreak from Clade I, related to infections in Africa.

A new strain of mpox, Clade 1b, shows potential for rapid household transmission, but current risk to the UK population is low.

Clade 1b of mpox is spreading through human contact, raising urgent public health concerns in Africa.

A new mpox strain in Congo spreads primarily through sexual contact, triggering a global emergency alert.

The swift response in Kamituga highlights progress in public health crisis management compared to the H.I.V. epidemic.

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a major mpox outbreak with delayed vaccine deliveries complicating the response to protect children and others at risk.

A 5-year-old boy's mysterious illness led doctors in Congo to consider mpox after ruling out various common diseases, emphasizing challenges in diagnosing rare conditions.

Urgent efforts are underway in DRC to combat the mpox outbreak, especially among children under ten. Treatment is currently symptomatic.

Medical staff in DR Congo urgently need vaccines to control the mpox outbreak as patient numbers, especially among infants, continue to rise.

Treatment protocols for mpox at Munigi Health Center focus on symptom management due to lack of specific treatments, impacting mainly children.

The WHO is set to deliver mpox vaccines to the DRC soon, aiming to control an outbreak exacerbated by political instability.

WHO approves first rapid mpox diagnostic test to combat rising global cases.

New PCR test enables immediate detection, critical for tackling mpox outbreaks.

Urgent need for testing and vaccination amidst increasing mpox cases in Africa.

Gavi's purchase of mpox vaccines aims to address the shortage faced by virus-affected countries in Africa.

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency, with growing concerns over its transmission methods and evolving nature.

Mpox outbreaks surged globally in 2022, primarily affecting men who have sex with men, showcasing challenges in disease transmission and health response.