A man who contracted mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has warned others to be vigilant of a particular symptom that becomes more prominent at night. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mpox an international emergency following a surge in cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other African countries. This classification … Read more
The increasing spread of the monkeypox virus in Africa may be declared a global emergency. World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday (August 7) he had noted the increasing spread of monkeypox cases outside Congo. The WHO chief has decided to ask independent experts to advise the organisation as soon as … Read more
Scientists have warned of a dangerous new strain of monkeypox that could spread internationally if it not properly contained. Researchers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are currently tracking the strain and have warned international spread could come with more severe symptoms and a higher mortality rate. The strain is called Clade 1b and was … Read more
