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

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

LONDON (AP) — British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo. Representational image | Photo Credit: Justin Makangara British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking … Read more

Mpox in DR Congo: Medics plead for vaccines as rate of infections increases

Mpox in DR Congo: Medics plead for vaccines as rate of infections increases

Glody Murhabazi More and more babies with mpox are being admitted to Lwiro community hospital Medical staff on the front line of the battle against mpox in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have told the BBC they are desperate for vaccines to arrive so they can stem the rate of new infections. At a treatment … Read more

New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’

New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’

6 hours ago By Philippa Roxby, Health reporter Reuters Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly A new strain of the mpox virus spreading quickly along the eastern border of Democratic Republic of Congo is “incredibly worrying”, say health officials monitoring its spread. The virus, which can cause lesions across the whole … Read more

Congo appoints its first female Prime Minister as violence surges in the east

Congo appoints its first female Prime Minister as violence surges in the east

Judith Suminwa Tuluka. | Photo Credit: X/@SuminwaJudith President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 1 appointed the country’s first female Prime Minister, fulfilling a campaign promise and making an important step towards the formation of a new government after being reelected late last year. Former Planning Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka will … Read more