Monkeypox
latest news & developments
New strain of mpox cases surge in DRC and neighbouring countries
The Clade Ib strain has already jumped borders, with cases being reported in Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and Kenya in the last two weeks
Fifth case of monkeypox confirmed in South Africa
The rising number of cases has become a cause for concern, says health minister
Blaming gay men for the spread of monkeypox is harmful
Calling the disease sexually transmitted is inaccurate, and has led to stigmatisation of men who have sex with men
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PODCAST| Monkeypox: How it spreads, when to test and why people 42 and up may be protected
The smallpox vaccine provides 85% protection against infection with monkeypox, but South Africa stopped vaccinating people against smallpox in 1980
First case of monkeypox confirmed in South Africa
Disease detected in a 30 year old male who had no history of travel, contact tracing underway to identify any additional linked cases
Respiratory virus kills 100 000 children worldwide
Most cases and deaths in young children occur in lower-income countries
Monkeypox is on the loose in Europe. So why are journalists using pictures of Africans?
Western media treats Africans as victims, villains or vectors of disease.