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Montevideo, December 28th 2025 - 11:53 UTC

Tag: Monkeypox (mpox)

  • Monday, December 8th 2025 - 20:16 UTC

    New strain of mpox detected in UK

    “Although infection with the mpox virus is benign for many, it can be serious,” Dr. Sinka warned

    According to reports from the United Kingdom dated Monday, health officials in the country have identified a new, genetically recombinant variant of mpox (monkeypox) in an individual who recently traveled back from Asia, prompting immediate analysis by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

  • Thursday, January 23rd 2025 - 22:50 UTC

    Africa again on alert as mpox cases on the rise, including 38 deaths

    “Mpox remains a serious public health emergency in Africa,” CDC Africa's Director warned

    The African Union's (AU) public health agency released an advisory Thursday noting that 5,842 cases of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) had been recorded in 21 countries, with 38 deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Africa (CDC Africa) warned of an upward trend, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Central Africa.