In August 2024, the WHO declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time, following an outbreak of a new form of the disease that spread from the badly hit Democratic Republic of ...

The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the health body's director-general issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations.

An off-the-shelf drug developed for smallpox, a cousin of mpox, proved safe for mpox patients but ineffective at curing the disease. But the clinical trial itself, launched rapidly as cases spread in ...

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been detected in North Carolina wastewater, prompting health officials to urge vigilance. While no clade I mpox cases have been reported in N.C., its ...

Mpox has the potential to become a significant global health threat if taken too lightly, according to scientists.

New data on Mpox vaccine effectiveness Date: March 19, 2025 Source: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Summary: A study has found that a single dose of the Imvanex vaccine provides protection ...

According to data collected from national authorities, 99,176 cases of mpox were confirmed between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2024, and 208 people died.

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.

Mpox outbreak in Africa prompts WHO to declare public health emergency, with first case confirmed in Canada.

According to the CDPH, the person identified with mpox was treated in San Mateo County and is now isolating at home while recovering.

There is no evidence that the mpox clade I strain is spreading between people in California or elsewhere in the U.S.

Africa CDC warns mpox is not under control, appeals for resources African Union health watchdog’s chief has said mpox outbreak is ‘still on the upward trend generally’ as cases spread.