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What is Mpox and which EU countries are seeing increased cases?: UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp856rvv41eo

Vaccine reminder as mpox strain spreads in Europe: The UKHSA says it is aware of small numbers of cases of the 'clade Ib' strain in Portugal, Spain ...
news.sky.com/story/vaccine-reminder-as-mpox-strain-spreads-in-europe-13458940

Why new mpox cases in California are raising concerns: More than two years after the mpox outbreak in the U.S. was declared over, a new crop of cases in ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5572528-california-mpox-concerns/

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Four Mpox cases detected in KP: Contact tracing, testing planned amid fears of virus’s local transmission.
dawn.com/news/2039634/four-mpox-cases-detected-in-kp

Mpox cases rise to 26 as Western Cape remains hardest hit: South Africa's mpox cases have risen to 26, with the Western Cape remaining the epicentre.
ewn.co.za/2026/10/19/mpox-cases-rise-to-26-as-western-cape-remains-hardest-hit

CDC reports first two local cases of new mpox strain: Taiwan had two local cases of mpox clade Ib this month, marking the first locally acquired infections of ...
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/08/26/2003863173

Two new cases of mpox strain confirmed in S’pore; risk to public low, say authorities
straitstimes.com/singapore/two-new-cases-of-mpox-strain-confirmed-in-spore-contact-tracing-ongoing
Rapid spread of MPXV clade Ib with high genetic relatedness among men who have sex with men, Berlin, Germany, week 50 2025 up to week 10 2026
eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2026.31.12.2600235
Brits urged to take 'extra precautions' as mpox strain hits Spain: British travellers have been told to take extra precautions when visiting the popular holiday ...
lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/brits-urged-take-extra-precautions-33486213

U.S. CDC Places Liberia Under Level II Health Advisory Over Clade II Monkeypox Outbreak
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/u-s-cdc-places-liberia-under-level-ii-health-advisory-over-clade-ii-monkeypox-outbreak/

Disease expert names viruses that could be 'poised' to spread in 2026: He identified three viruses - including H5N1 bird flu - that could pose threats to humans ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/disease-expert-names-viruses-could-33191018

Govt confirms new mpox cluster involving four relatives: PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has confirmed a new mpox cluster affecting four family members ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/16/govt-confirms-new-mpox-cluster-involving-four-relatives

Why mpox cases in Australia in 2025 are a fraction of what they were last year: Mpox transmission surged between July to September last year, but there have been ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-10-23/nsw-mpox-cases-australia-2025-scientists/105842962
Three cases of severe mpox reported in California, health officials say : Unrelated cases mark first time clade I of disease formerly known as monkeypox has ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/20/three-cases-severe-mpox-california

Barbados confirms three cases of Mpox: BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Barbados’ Ministry of Health on Saturday revealed that three confirmed cases of Mpox have ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/21/barbados-confirms-three-cases-mpox/

'Take extra precautions' when travelling to Turkey due to disease: A case of mpox has been reported by the World Health Organisation
cornwalllive.com/news/health/take-extra-precautions-travelling-turkey-10462130

Mpox still a global health emergency - | WHO: MANILA, Philippines — The World Health Organization (WHO) has retained its alert for mpox at the highest level ...
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Face masks won’t prevent mpox spread — health group: The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) on Monday said that all mpox cases ...
manilastandard.net/news/314597652/face-masks-wont-prevent-mpox-spread-health-group.html

Mpox cases, symptoms, how it spreads: What to know after first case of clade I reported in US
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/11/17/mpox-symptoms-cases-clade-1/76382809007/

Key FactsFirst Case of Aggressive Mpox Strain Reported in U.S.
Nov 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a more aggressive mpox strain in a California resident who recently traveled from Eastern Africa.
- The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency in August due to the strain's potential for causing more severe disease than the version that spread in 2022.
- Currently, there is no evidence of the strain spreading within the U.S., and the CDC has implemented monitoring and vaccination efforts.
- Health officials believe that the strain may pose a milder risk in the U.S. compared to Africa, owing to better healthcare and lower malnutrition rates.
WHO Director-General's remarks at the 74th session of the Regional Committee for Africa – 28 August 2024
who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-remarks-at-the-74th-session-of-the-regional-committee-for-africa---28-august-2024

Key FactsNigeria Receives Africa's First Mpox Vaccines
Aug 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of a mpox vaccine, becoming the first African country to do so amid the ongoing outbreak.
- The vaccines, donated by the US, come as Nigeria reports 40 confirmed cases of mpox, with estimates suggesting the real number could exceed 700.
- The Africa CDC estimates a need for 10 million doses across the continent, with DR Congo facing the most significant challenges from the virus.
- Critics have highlighted the slow vaccine distribution, citing the WHO's overly cautious regulatory processes that must be reevaluated in emergencies.
Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC is poised to declare a 'continental emergency': This would be the first ever emergency declaration for the African continent ...
npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/08/09/nx-s1-5068572/mpox-virus-emergency-africa
Key FactsDeadlier mpox Strain Spreads, Officials Alarmed
Aug 8, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Cases of a deadlier strain of mpox have been confirmed in four more countries in Africa, raising alarm among health officials worldwide.
- The strain of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has spread to four neighboring countries that had not previously reported cases.
- Health officials plan an emergency committee to determine if the outbreak constitutes an international public health emergency.
- WHO has developed a regional response plan requiring $15 million and has released $1 million from the WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies to support the response.
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