The end of smallpox was ... the beginning for mpox
Wiping out smallpox had an unintended consequence: the rise of mpox in the past few years. Here's the story — starting with patient zero for mpox back in 1970.
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Biden pledges mpox aid to Africa in his valedictory speech to the United Nations
President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and said "some things are more important than staying in power."
First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?
Congo has over 20,000 cases of mpox and hundreds of deaths, mostly in children, but zero vaccines until now. A planeload of doses donated from the EU landed in Kinshasa on Thursday.
WHO declares 2024 mpox surge a 'public health emergency of international concern'
"What we're seeing is tip of the iceberg" because of weaknesses in the surveillance system, says Dr. Dimie Ogoina, chair of the WHO's emergency committee.
Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC declares a 'continental emergency'
This is the first time Africa CDC has announced a "continental emergency." The World Health Organization is considering a similar declaration.
Mpox did not fade away. Africa faces two alarming outbreaks -- and lacks vaccines
The Global North has moved on from the mpox scare of 2022. The Global South is seeing outbreaks — and lacks the tools to address stem the virus.
DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak — but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
With nearly 5,000 cases reported so far this year — and concerns about a new strain — the Democratic Republic of Congo is considering the declaration of a public health emergency.
The doctor who warned the world of the mpox outbreak of 2022 is still worried
Is the mpox emergency over or is there still cause for concern? Numbers are down, but some specialists are still concerned about the likelihood of another outbreak.
Vaccination and awareness could help keep mpox in check this summer
Health officials say more vaccination, testing and awareness among people at high risk for infection with mpox could curb a potential resurgence in the U.S.
North Carolina launches sexual health awareness campaign
North Carolina is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about sexual health.