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Tecovirimat monotherapy found ineffective for treating clade II mpox in NIH-sponsored trial
- A new report on Saturday showed mpox cases in Sierra Leone rose to 3,350 with 16 deaths since January, up from 3,011 cases a week earlier.
- The increase follows a smaller rise than the nearly 50 percent jump in cases recorded since the May 13 update, amid ongoing calls for international assistance.
- Vice President Mohamed Juldeh and Deputy Health Minister Charles Senessie visited a newly opened mpox treatment centre in Freetown with capacity for 400 patients.
- Deputy Minister Senessie said 20,000 vaccine doses for high-risk contacts, including healthcare workers, are expected on Sunday, and 42,872 healthcare workers have been vaccinated so far.
- The continued rise in cases despite increased vaccination and treatment capacity indicates ongoing challenges in controlling mpox in Sierra Leone.
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New Mpox case confirmed in Zaragoza
Public health authorities urge vigilance as the second Mpox case in Aragon surfaces this year. A second case of Monkeypox (Mpox) has been confirmed in Zaragoza, Spain, according to the Epidemiological Bulletin of Aragon, covering the period between May 26 and June 1, 2025. The regional Department of Health stated that “the appropriate prevention and control measures” have already been taken… Source
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Sierra Leone seeks help for growing mpox outbreak
Sierra Leonean authorities have called for international help to curb the spread of mpox in the country as a new toll on Saturday showed the number of cases continuing to rise.
Twelve African Nations to Boost Cross-Border Efforts Against Mpox, Health Crises
Twelve African countries have joined hands to facilitate stronger cross-border collaboration to respond, prevent and control disease outbreaks. The continent has recorded over 16,398 confirmed mpox cases and 1,180 deaths in 22 countries as of February 10, 2025. “Epidemics do not have borders, hence the need to reinforce cross-border collaboration and coordination. An agreement is […] The post Twelve African Nations to Boost Cross-Border Efforts …
A front-line antiviral drug disappoints against worrisome monkeypox strain
Tecovirimat, which has been approved to treat mpox, was no better than a placebo in a large trial. Tecovirimat, which has been approved to treat mpox, was no better than a placebo in a large trial.
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