Here’s what to know. What is mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease related to the now-eradicated smallpox virus.

African health workers have battled various disease outbreaks for more than half a century. What lessons have been learned? African health workers have over 50 years of experience dealing with ...

Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.

The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa.

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.

Mpox, an infectious disease caused by the Mpox virus, has recently received international attention due to an increase in cases and the possible impact on public health. The disease was initially ...

With the WHO declaring a global emergency in response to mpox cases in Africa, experts weigh the risk in the United States.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared a health emergency due to the rising spread of mpox across the continent. This week, the World Health Organisation (WHO ...

The patient was traveling from East Africa, where the mpox disease is endemic. The CDC says the strain does not present a high risk to the general population.

The World Health Organization has declared the increasing spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders.

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, the highest level of alarm under international health law. It follows a public ...