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BBC visits mpox clinic as WHO says DR Congo cases 'plateauing'

Lwiro hospital was overrun when the BBC visited two months ago, now nurses say infections are easing.

The world has responded too slowly to the new mpox outbreak – here’s what it needs to do now | Mona Nemer

In the crucial first 100 days since the WHO raised the alarm, we have found worrying gaps in testing and treatment of the virus. Dr Mona Nemer is chief science adviser of Canada and chair of the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

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

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Doctor on E. coli outbreaks, whooping cough, bird flu and mpox

Cases of several dangerous bacterial infections and viruses have been growing around the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder answers questions about these health concerns. She ...

First U.S. Case of Spreading New Mpox Type Reported in California

The unidentified patient had recently returned from Africa, where the virus has caused a deadly epidemic, health officials said.

Health - The New York Times - 5 days ago

US confirms first case of more aggressive mpox strain

U.S. health officials confirmed on Saturday the first case of a more severe strain of mpox that infected an individual who recently traveled to Africa. California health authorities identified the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

Health officials say they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.

First known US case of person infected with new mpox strain reported

Person acquired clade Ib while traveling to east Africa and treated in California for mild illness, said health officials. US health officials reported Saturday the first known case of a person ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

U.S. confirms first case of more aggressive strain of mpox

The U.S. has reported its first case of a more aggressive strain of mpox. The WHO declared the virus' spread a public health emergency in August.

U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.

WHO convening emergency mpox meeting

The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene a meeting later this month to determine whether the mpox outbreak occurring in Africa still constitutes a a public health emergency of international ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'

The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in ...

Health - ABC News - November 11

WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'

The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in ...

World - ABC News - November 11

UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of ...

Health - ABC News - November 6

UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the 1st cluster outside Africa

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of ...

World - ABC News - November 6

U.K. Confirms New Cases of Clade Ib Type of Mpox

The authorities said the risk of a rapid spread remained low because the new cases had had household contact with the first infected person.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK

All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without.

Health - The New York Times - November 4

Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus

Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing.”

Health - ABC News - November 3

How could Trump allies challenge the US election result?

Former president refused to concede defeat in 2020 and there are signs he could do it again

World - Financial Times - October 30

First UK case of mpox variant clade Ib detected in London

Person diagnosed after developing flu-like symptoms and rash, as UKHSA says risk to UK population remains low. Health officials have reported the UK’s first case of mpox caused by a new strain that ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.

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