The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its declaration that Mpox (formerly monkeypox) remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros ...

South Africa is enhancing its role in global pandemic preparedness through a new phase of its genomic surveillance project, in collaboration with Germany and the EU, aimed at improving responses to ...

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sierra Leone, and Uganda account for over 84 per cent of Mpox cases across Africa.

An analysis of mpox virus genomes from individuals infected between 2018 and 2023 has provided insights into how the virus ...

In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" for mpox.

Continuing to vaccinate for mpox through a routine targeted program for gay and bisexual men delivered by sexual health ...

In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" for mpox.

The training workshop brought together 15 participants—a mix of laboratory scientists, public health professionals, and ...

At the United Nations summit in Seville, governments cannot simply cover up the shortcomings of a collapsing developing ...

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories has accused Zug-based Glencore of profiting from an Israeli economy ...

The war of words between billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over the big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts ...