On August 14, the World Health Organisation described mpox as a global health emergency by declaring it a Public Health ...

With concerns that mpox may now spread more easily and be more severe, researchers warn that failing to curb the outbreak means “nobody is safe.” ...

Lessons learned from the COVID pandemic have left the world in a much better position to tackle the current mpox epidemic ...

The global vaccine alliance Gavi will buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine to battle outbreaks of the disease in African countries, the organization said on Wednesday. The ...

As a deadly mpox outbreak continues to spread in Africa and other parts of the world, questions are emerging about whether ...

Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but ...

The announcement marks the first mpox vaccine to be added to the WHO's prequalification list to facilitate timely access and ...

The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, ...

Authorities say a vaccination campaign against mpox in Congo will begin Oct. 2, with workers focusing on the three most affected provinces first KINSHASA, Congo -- A vaccination campaign against ...

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A vaccination campaign against mpox in Congo will begin Oct. 2, authorities said Saturday, with workers focusing on the three most affected provinces first. Adults in ...

(AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa, File) FILE - Officials check Mpox vaccine MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, at the airport in Kinshasa, Congo, Sept. 5, 2024.

The single most important tool for extinguishing the fire is mpox vaccination, which prevents infection and illness. Until yesterday, not a single dose of mpox vaccine was available in Congo.