Tecovirimat monotherapy found ineffective for treating clade II mpox in NIH-sponsored trial

Mpox outbreak hits Kabare amid ongoing conflict in DRC

Mpox is rapidly spreading in Kabare, South Kivu, as healthcare systems struggle amidst ongoing conflict in eastern DRC

Agusan Del Sur confirms first mpox case, linked to Davao travel

The patient traveled to Davao City and developed a “pimple-like rash” on his face. 

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

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.