Sierra Leone reports first case of mpox
Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the world's highest alert level for the potentially deadly viral disease was raised last year.
Jan 11, 2025
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France confirms first mpox variant case
France has detected its first case of a new mpox virus, the health ministry said Monday, weeks after the World Health Organization maintained its highest alert level amid the epidemic.
Jan 7, 2025
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Interim analysis: Tecovirimat is safe but does not improve mpox resolution or pain
The antiviral drug tecovirimat did not reduce the time to lesion resolution or have an effect on pain among adults with mild to moderate clade II mpox and a low risk of developing severe disease, according to an interim data ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Survey shows Mpox vaccination rates highest among cisgender sexual minority men
A Rutgers Health survey of LGBTQ+ individuals in New York and New Jersey reveals that cisgender men, gay individuals and full-time employees had the highest rates of vaccination for Mpox, a viral disease formerly known as ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo's health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people.
Dec 5, 2024
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Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths
A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.
Dec 3, 2024
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Experts call for ban on fossil fuel-linked medical research
An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals the extent of fossil fuel industry involvement in medical research, leading to fresh calls for academics and publishing companies to cut ties with companies.
Nov 28, 2024
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WHO keeps mpox at highest alert level
The World Health Organization said Friday it had decided to keep its alert for the mpox epidemic at the highest level, as the number of cases and countries affected rises.
Nov 22, 2024
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UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children, a decision experts hope will help make immunizations more widely available to one of the hardest-hit populations during the ongoing outbreaks ...
Nov 20, 2024
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A more severe form of mpox has been reported in US
The United States has reported its first confirmed case of the more contagious form of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.
Nov 20, 2024
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