Ghana confirms first case mpox in 2024
Ghana has recorded its first confirmed case of mpox in 2024, health authorities said on Thursday, as the virus continues to spread in Africa.
Oct 4, 2024
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Viruses: News and Research on Monkeypox virus
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WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test
The UN health agency said on Friday that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key tool in countries battling outbreaks.
Oct 4, 2024
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More than 800 mpox deaths recorded across Africa
More than 800 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's disease control center said Thursday, warning the epidemic "was not under control".
Oct 3, 2024
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Mpox vaccination drive delayed in DR Congo
The mpox vaccination campaign in Democratic Republic of Congo has been pushed back, health authorities told AFP on Tuesday, with the exact start date unclear.
Oct 2, 2024
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Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus days after it declared an outbreak
Rwanda says eight people have died so far from the Ebola-like and highly contagious Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
Sep 30, 2024
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Australia sees surge in mpox cases
Australia has seen a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months, with one health expert concerned that low vaccination rates could be driving a spike outside cities.
Sep 27, 2024
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Study reveals cost and perceived difficulty keep men from getting mpox vaccine
Several factors are known to influence vaccination rates. Among these are perceptions about the severity of and likelihood of contracting a disease, views on the safety and efficacy of vaccines, and real and perceived barriers ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Mpox vaccine rollout faces challenges in east DR Congo
Mpox epicenter DR Congo is less than a week away from the start of a vaccination campaign, but the rollout faces challenges in a vast country with limited roads, often in poor condition.
Sep 26, 2024
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US to donate 1 mn mpox vaccines to Africa: Biden
The United States plans to donate one million doses of the mpox vaccine to African nations facing an epidemic of the virus, President Joe Biden said Tuesday.
Sep 24, 2024
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Unnecessary isolation for mpox may be reduced by adopting testing-based protocols
Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, saw a significant increase in cases from mid-2022. The variant in the 2022 outbreak, named clade IIb, spread globally, primarily affecting men who have sex with men. In response, ...
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