During an Mpox sensitization training held at Pope Paul Memorial in Rubaga Division, Dr. Buluma Denis Mike, District Medical Officer for KCCA Rubaga Division, highlighted the alarming spread within ...

Long known as a virus confined to rural areas, mpox has reached Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The African Union's (AU) public health agency released an advisory Thursday noting that 5,842 cases of mpox (formerly known ...

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Public health emergencies demand decisive leadership, proactive capacities, and swift, coordinated responses to mitigate their impacts on lives, livelihoods, and economies, particularly in Africa, ...

In the region's other developments, Sierra Leone reported more cases, with the first two linked to the clade 2 global strain.

The 2 positive cases are among 31 samples tested, and officials are considering use of antivirals and experimental vaccine.

Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox is a viral disease similar to smallpox that can cause flu-like symptoms and a painful rash. It is most commonly found in central and east Africa, with the chances of ...

Convinced the jungle was harbouring mpox, Dr Leandre Murhala Masirika grabbed his gear and headed towards the vast forests in ...

Over 100 school teachers have been sensitized on the Mpox virus through the 'Safe circles' campaign by Ministry of Health (MOH), Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and UNICEF Uganda ahead of the ...

Africa's reliance on World Health Organization support faces a critical test after Donald Trump withdrew the United States – ...