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Tecovirimat monotherapy found ineffective for treating clade II mpox in NIH-sponsored trial
KABARE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, MAR 10 – The mpox outbreak in Kabare complicates health efforts amid conflict, with local authorities urging hygiene and monitoring of contacts to contain spread in the region.
- As of June 24, 2025, clade I mpox is extensively spreading within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with related cases linked to travel reported in Europe and Asia, alongside the ongoing global presence of clade II mpox.
- The outbreaks follow a background of rising mpox infections in Europe, recent first cases in several Philippine provinces, and continued low-level global spread of clade II mpox.
- Health authorities emphasize early detection, isolation until no longer contagious, vaccination for eligible travelers, and adherence to local public health laws to control transmission.
- Spain has confirmed 8,737 monkeypox cases since April 2022, including 198 cases in 2025 alone, while Liberia reported 25 active cases, 150 recoveries, and no deaths as of mid-2025.
- These developments highlight mpox’s ongoing presence and the need for coordinated public health measures, including vaccination, community awareness, and risk communication to limit spread.
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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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