Category: Monkeypox
Mozambique sees surge in mpox cases
aa.com Mozambique has confirmed a surge in cases of the mpox virus during the past 48 hours in parts of the country. According to a report by the National Directorate of Public Health made available Tuesday, the country has recorded 11 cases, but no deaths have been reported so far. Niassa is said to be […]
Jul 16, 2025
Increased testing is needed for Mpox in DR Congo to urgently curb disease spread
Nature The low testing rates of Mpox suspected cases remain a key factor in the continued spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring countries. Here, we highlight the causes, as well as the challenges and strategies needed to curb the spread of the current uncontrolled Mpox outbreak in the […]
Jul 9, 2025
Mpox virus spreads from cell-to-cell and leads to neuronal death in human neural organoids
Nature In 2022-23, the world witnessed the largest recorded outbreak of monkeypox virus (MPXV). Neurological manifestations were reported alongside the detection of MPXV DNA and MPXV-specific antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients. Here, we analyze the susceptibility of neural tissue to MPXV using human neural organoids (hNOs) exposed to a clade IIb isolate. We […]
Jul 2, 2025
Ghana confirms 34 new Mpox cases, total rises to 79
Africa News Ghana has reported 34 new cases of Mpox, raising the total number of confirmed infections to 79. Four patients are currently hospitalised, and contact tracing is ongoing. The Ghana Health Service says more than ten regions have been affected, prompting nationwide surveillance. Authorities are urging the public to seek medical attention if they […]
Jun 11, 2025
Sierra Leone Is Battling an Mpox Outbreak. What Happens Next Affects Us All
Time Magazine A dangerous mpox outbreak is unfolding in Sierra Leone. In just the first week of May, cases rose by 61%, and suspected cases surged by 71%. Roughly half of all confirmed mpox cases in Africa now come from this small West African nation. The virus is moving widely, across geographies, genders, and age […]
Jun 11, 2025
Mpox is still a health emergency, WHO says
Reuters 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. The WHO first declared the emergency in August last year, when an outbreak of a new form of mpox spread from the badly-hit Democratic Republic of […]
Jun 11, 2025
Characteristics of the first confirmed case of human infection with mpox virus clade Ib in China
Nature Mpox clade Ib is significant as it is associated with human cases and plays a key role in understanding the transmission and public health implications of mpox outbreaks. Here we present a case report of the first confirmed human infection of clade Ib in China, which occurred in December 2025 in Zhejiang Province. The […]
May 28, 2025
Sierra Leone Fights Mpox
Africa CDC Sierra Leone is the latest addition to the Incident Management Support Team (IMST) list of the most mpox-hit nations. Skyrocketing cases are triggering concern across Africa. Sierra Leone recorded its first case on January 10, 2025. Immediately after, Minister of Health Dr Austin Demby declared a Public Health Emergency, saying at the time […]
May 21, 2025
Sierra Leone Reports More Than 2,000 Mpox Cases, 11 Deaths
TV 360 Nigeria Sierra Leone has recorded a total of 2,045 confirmed cases of mpox since the start of the year, with 11 reported deaths, according to a new report released by the country’s Ministry of Health. The latest figures, unveiled late Monday, include 165 new cases reported just on Sunday. At the beginning of […]
May 14, 2025
Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report
WHO This is the 52nd situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which provides details on the global epidemiological situation for mpox with data as of 31 March 2025, including an update on the epidemiological situation for mpox in Africa, with data as of 4 May 2025, updates on imported cases of mpox due […]
May 14, 2025