The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues.
The ‘real time PCR test’ will enable the detection of the virus by swabbing human skin lesions.
At least 58 rescued, as official warns death toll could rise after boat carrying 278 people sinks.
DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity by sending troops to help armed groups.
The defendants – who also included a Briton, Belgian and Canadian – have five days to appeal the verdict.
Health agency reports 107 deaths and 3,160 new cases over the last week, says toll ‘not acceptable’.
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African countries produce less than 2 percent of the vaccines the continent needs, experts say.
Mpox cases are surging in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But there are still not enough vaccines.
A week after the escape attempt at Makala prison, many blame dire prison conditions for making a bad situation worse.
Deaths from mpox can be prevented, if only profit would not stand in the way of saving lives.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received its first batch of mpox vaccines.
Authorities aim to start vaccinations in October but face logistical challenges as doses need to be kept cold.
Conflict is really impacting mpox struggle.
Amid threats from mpox and new unknown viruses, how do epidemiologists track pathogens before a health crisis begins?
