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

Mpox is characterised by symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a distinctive rash, is slowly becoming a major public health concern, especially among key populations in urban and semi-urban ...

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The Ministry of Health has announced confirmation of five new cases of Mpox.A statement on Monday by Public Health PS Mary Muriuki said the cases were reported in Kericho (1 case), and Taita Teveta (1 ...

A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox HEALTH & WELLNESS ...

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The Ministry of Health has announced plans to roll out Mpox vaccination targeting high-risk populations. Principal Secretary ...

During his first term as US president, Donald Trump showed little interest in relations with governments in Africa. The continent also didn't feature much in his inauguration speech for his second ...

Without adequate funding, the African CDC could struggle to respond effectively to health emergencies. He warned that ...