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Africa

Researchers urgently call for action against the DRC’s new Mpox strain

todayApril 18, 2024 28

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Scientists have identified a new strain of the mpox virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo that spreads rapidly among humans. The researchers are calling for swift action to avert another global mpox outbreak. The disease previously known as monkeypox was reported in several countries in Europe and North America in 2022. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

Written by: Tonata Kadhila

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