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Sierra Leone declares state of emergency in response to its second reported case of mpox within just four days, signaling growing concern over the rapid spread of this infectious disease. Health authorities in the country have taken swift action to contain the outbreak, with both identified patients currently receiving treatment in Freetown, the capital city. … Read more
China recently reported the detection of a new Mpox variant, Clade Ib, sparking concern among global health authorities. The variant, first identified in a foreign traveller with a history of travel and residence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has resulted in a cluster outbreak. Chinese health authorities are closely monitoring the situation … Read more
In a groundbreaking development for Africa, Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in the continent’s fight against public health emergencies by producing its first mpox test kits. This advancement, spearheaded by the Moroccan startup Moldiag, is an inspiring example of how local innovation can address global health challenges. The production of these affordable test kits … Read more