Gambia Mpox Outbreak: Mpox is caused by a virus from the same family as smallpox. It can be transmitted to humans by infected animals but can also be passed between people through close physical ...

Ghana is experiencing a significant increase in MPOX (formerly Monkeypox) cases, with health authorities confirming 20 new infections as of July 30, 2025.

Ghana has recorded its first death from Mpox, health authorities confirmed Sunday, amid a sharp rise in new infections in the West African country.

Benue State has reported a total of 31 suspected Mpox cases across five Local Government Areas (LGAs), including Makurdi, Ushongo, Gwer East, Katsina-Ala, and Guma.

Addis Ababa: The death toll from Africa's ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed 1,900 since the start of 2024, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Thursday ...

Kaduna State launches Mpox vaccination campaign targeting high-risk groups in affected Local Government Areas. Learn more about the vaccination schedule and eligibility.

“Edo State is one of the states where we had an outbreak of Mpox in the country. This is why this vaccination is currently ongoing with support from the Federal Government, WHO, UNICEF and the ...

Africa CDC reports a significant drop in Mpox cases, but new outbreaks in Gambia, Cameroon, and Mozambique raise concerns. Vaccination efforts continue.

Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, is a viral illness spread through close contact with infected skin, fluids, or contaminated surfaces.

The guidelines for management of mpox align with the WHO’s broader guidance for rapid treatment initiation in new cases of HIV, according to the WHO’s press release.

Preliminary data from clinical trials of tecovirimat as a treatment for mpox virus infection have given disappointing results, prompting an EMA review into its efficacy.