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Rwanda confirms first Marburg virus death

Rwanda confirms first Marburg virus death

Marburg is a highly infectious viral hemorrhagic fever in the same family as the more well-known Ebola virus disease, according to WHO.

Mpox outbreaks can be contained within six months: WHO

Mpox outbreaks can be contained within six months: WHO

The agency's first shipment of vaccines is expected to arrive in Congo, the country with the highest number of cases, in the coming days.

WHO regional meeting takes place in Brazzaville as mpox spreads

WHO regional meeting takes place in Brazzaville as mpox spreads

The UN health agency declared the spread of the new, more dangerous mpox strain, dubbed Clade 1b, in Africa a public health emergency of international concern—the highest alarm the UN agency can sound.

Mpox spread: Why the strategy that eliminated Ebola is worth replicating

Mpox spread: Why the strategy that eliminated Ebola is worth replicating

Africa's experience in combating Ebola could be the template for an effective response to the Mpox outbreak that has spread from Congo to several other countries on the continent.

Thailand confirms first case of new mpox variant

Thailand confirms first case of new mpox variant

The Clade 1b variant has triggered global concern due to the ease with which it spreads through routine close contact.

Mpox not new COVID, says WHO

Mpox not new COVID, says WHO

Mpox is primarily transmitted through skin-to-skin contact with lesions and not on the viral scale of Covid.

DRC to receive first mpox vaccines as virus spreads

DRC to receive first mpox vaccines as virus spreads

DRC says it will receive the vaccines next week as the mpox virus continues to spread, sparking global concern.

Pakistan, Sweden record first deadly mpox strain virus cases

Pakistan, Sweden record first deadly mpox strain virus cases

The person was infected during a visit to the part of Africa where there is a major outbreak of the virus, state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslen says.

China to screen arrivals for mpox symptoms

China to screen arrivals for mpox symptoms

The WHO sounded its highest possible alarm over the worsening mpox situation in Africa, calling it a global public health emergency.

DRC authorities raise alarm over new cases of deadly mpox strain

DRC authorities raise alarm over new cases of deadly mpox strain

Congo has seen 20,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths from mpox, mainly among children, since the start of 2023.

Does the revival of 'Zombie Viruses' pose legitimate health threat?

Does the revival of 'Zombie Viruses' pose legitimate health threat?

As global temperatures rise, permafrost is melting rapidly, unearthing a host of ancient viruses and bacteria — a troubling scenario that poses a risk to public health.

Tanzanian official and survivor recall horrors of Marburg outbreak

Tanzanian official and survivor recall horrors of Marburg outbreak

With a death rate of as high as 88 percent, Marburg is from the same virus family responsible for Ebola.