A recent outbreak of an undiagnosed illness in the Panzi health zone of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has captured global attention, spotlighting the challenges of outbreak investigations in rural settings.
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UK: First Case Of Potentially Deadly Mpox Strain Clade 1b Detected
A case of a potentially deadly strain of the mpox virus has been detected in London according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
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AFRICA: WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak A Global Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency of international concern.
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UK: Mini Dose Of Limited Stock Of Monkeypox Vaccine On Offer
Three NHS sites are set to begin a pilot offering to eligible patients, smaller doses of monkeypox vaccine, amid global shortages of the jab.
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NY: Pfizer May Settle Lawsuit Against Ex-Employee Accused Of Stealing COVID-19 Vaccine Secrets
It appears Pfizer Inc has reached a truce with a former long-time employee it sued two weeks ago for allegedly stealing confidential documents related to its COVID-19 vaccine and other drugs.
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SINGAPORE: Unvaccinated To Be Charged For Covid-19 Treatment
Singapore’s government will no longer provide free state treatment for the unvaccinated should they get infected by the virus.
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