Mpox in the DRC: residents of the slum at the centre of Kinshasa’s epidemic have little chance of avoiding this major health crisis
Walking through the crowded streets of the Pakadjuma neighbourhood in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, I am struck by the vibrant atmosphere around me. Children play happily in ...
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Ugandan advocacy groups step up fight against mpox
As mpox cases continue to surge in Uganda, LGBTQ rights organizations have raised concerns over its “troubling increase” among the queer community and have advised it to be on high alert.
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Mpox Symptoms: Here’s What To Watch For And How Prevent Infection
Last year, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced that a single confirmed human case of Clade Ib mpox has been detected in the UK. This comes just two months after the World Health ...
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Teachers trained on Mpox virus ahead of school term to boost safety measures
Dr Nabunya Kulthum (in veil) Officer Education Services KCCA poses with the teachers after an Mpox training in Kampala by KCCA, MoH and UNICEF. Photo/COURTESY Over 100 teachers from Kindergarten ...
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Mpox: Doctor shares red flag signs and symptoms to look out for as new case is detected in England
Another case of mpox clade 1b has been detected in England. There have been six confirmed cases of the variant in the UK so far. In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a ...
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Kampala emerges as epicenter of Mpox spread in Uganda
The Kampala Metropolitan Area has been identified as the epicenter of the Mpox virus spread in Uganda, according to a report released by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on January 21, 2025.