THE 53rd Infantry Battalion (53IB) has spearheaded an mpox (monkeypox) Awareness Seminar demonstrating its commitment to public health and community engagement. The seminar was conducted on Friday, ...

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

The Western Regional Health Directorate has recorded 60 confirmed Mpox cases out of 299 suspected cases from January to June, ...

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

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 ...

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

The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday. The outbreak, which once seemed to be spiraling out of control, has quietly wound down. The virus ...

More than a dozen nations struggle to contain outbreak as health systems flounder with loss of international support ...

Researchers have provided more evidence that mpox virus can be passed from a pregnant mother to her child. There remain limited data about vertical transmission of mpox from mother to baby, but Mark A ...

Mpox is an infectious disease that can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, skin rash, and muscle pain. In severe cases, it can be fatal. The malady continues to be on the rise in Africa, ...

The mpox virus spreads through sexual contact as well as close contact, even via bed sheets. The U.S. plays an outsized role in the public health of the DRC. Last year, ...

The Philippine health department says lockdowns will not prevent the spread of mpox, dismissing claims of looming restrictions after several towns reported cases of the viral disease. Online graphics ...