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Mashup Score: 9Democratic Republic of the Congo: a strengthened response to mpox could help revitalise the country’s healthcare system - 19 hour(s) ago
Over the past year, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has grappled with the largest outbreak of mpox in the past half century. Despite obstacles, an enhanced response to the crisis can provide a blueprint for fortifying the healthcare system Since 1 January 2023, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported over 13 000 suspected cases of mpox and more than 600 deaths, marking the region’s largest recorded outbreak.1 Cases have been documented across 22 of DRC’s 26 provinces, including major outbreaks in urban areas like Kinshasa and Goma.1 Although the clade I mpox virus has been endemic to central regions of DRC since the 1970s, a new, mutated strain of the virus known as clade Ib was reported in Kamituga in April 2024 and has alarmed global experts with its enhanced transmissibility and ability to evade detection by some tests.2 Researchers attribute the recent rise in mpox cases and spread of the new clade Ib virus to sexual transmission among key populations such as m
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Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people.
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New variant identified in Congolese mining town renews worries about global spread
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Mashup Score: 79Mpox Vaccines - 10 day(s) ago
Learn more about mpox in the United States.
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Mashup Score: 23
New variant identified in Congolese mining town renews worries about global spread
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Mashup Score: 10Data: Mpox rates steady year-round in Africa, vary by season in Northern Hemisphere tropics - 14 day(s) ago
Most infections occurred at lower latitudes from January to July (not including April) but were seen mainly at higher latitudes from August to December.
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Mashup Score: 0Mpox Vaccine Recommendations - 14 day(s) ago
Learn more about mpox vaccine recommendations.
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Mashup Score: 79Mpox Vaccines - 14 day(s) ago
Learn more about mpox in the United States.
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Mashup Score: 10Data: Mpox rates steady year-round in Africa, vary by season in Northern Hemisphere tropics - 14 day(s) ago
Most infections occurred at lower latitudes from January to July (not including April) but were seen mainly at higher latitudes from August to December.
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Only 1 of 109 mpox cases was tied to workplace exposure, likely from a sharps injury.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recently seen the largest outbreak of #mpox in the past 50 years. Despite obstacles, a strengthened response to mpox could help revitalise the country’s healthcare system, @faraan2001 @cameronsabet @HolennSerge https://t.co/KwtVWrT7cT