Mpox in the DRC: residents of the slum at the centre of Kinshasa’s epidemic have little chance of avoiding this major health crisis
Long known as a virus confined to rural areas, mpox has reached Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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As Mpox scare spreads, doctors caution against indiscriminate vaccination
Long-term effects are generally uncommon, but severe cases can result in prolonged recovery and possible residual scarring," ...
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Mpox became a global health emergency for the second time in 2024
Mpox surged in parts of East, West and Central Africa in 2024, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a public health emergency of international concern in August. This was ...
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Teachers trained on Mpox virus ahead of school term to boost safety measures
Over 100 teachers undergoing a one-day training by MoH, KCCA and UNICEF on curbing Mpox spread ahead of the new term school's opening on February 3. Photo/COURTESY Since its emergence in August ...
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Mpox (Monkeypox)
Can You Die From Mpox? Doctors Explain.
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Japan Approves SIGA Technologies Antiviral As First For Smallpox, Mpox
mpox, cowpox, and vaccine-related complications. Approval is based on 15 clinical trials and pivotal animal studies showing reduced mortality, viral load, and no serious side effects. Get the Real ...
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First mpox case detected in Azerbaijan, Interfax reports
MOSCOW, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A case of mpox has been found in Azerbaijan, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, adding that the patient had been isolated and was receiving treatment in hospital.
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Uganda: Over 100 Kampala Headteachers Trained On Curbing Mpox Spread
Some of the teachers undergoing training by MoH, KCCA and UNICEF on curbing Mpox spread ahead of the new school term opening ... who are returning from a long holiday. Dr. Kulthum Nabunya Muzaata ...