Mpox has spread to at least 14 African countries, including Morocco, which has confirmed its first case in the current outbreak. (Source: BBC Africa)
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the epicenter of the outbreak, with over 20,000 cases reported and more than 500 deaths. (Source: WHO)
Neighboring countries, such as Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, have also reported cases. (Source: WHO)
Vaccination Efforts
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends use of MVA-BN or LC16 vaccines, or the ACAM2000 vaccine when others are not available. (Source: WHO)
Only people at risk of exposure to mpox should be considered for vaccination, according to WHO. (Source: WHO)
Transmission and Prevention
Mpox is primarily spread through close person-to-person contact with someone who is infected, including through sex. (Source: Nature)
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces or objects and washing hands after touching contaminated surfaces or objects can help prevent transmission. (Source: WHO)
Avoiding unprotected contact with wild animals, especially those that are sick or dead, and cooking food thoroughly can reduce the risk of getting mpox from animals. (Source: WHO)
Public Health Emergency
The WHO declared the mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 19, 2024, citing the rapid spread of a new, more transmissible strain of the virus. (Source: WHO)
Research and Development
Scientists are racing to answer questions about the outbreak, including whether vaccines will curb the spread and how the virus is transmitted. (Source: Nature)
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