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UK Reports Almost 400 Mpox Infections, 4 Clade 1b Cases

  Muhamad Yehia Nearly 400 monkeypox cases have been identified in the UK for the 2023–2024 period, with four being the more dangerous clade 1b variant, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). “In 2023 and 2024 (up to 31 October 2024), there have been a total of 378 …

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Africa’s mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support

  Muhamad Yehia KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The number of mpox -related deaths in Africa has surpassed 1,000, the head of the continent’s top public health agency said Thursday, warning of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid test kits. There were 50 mpox-related deaths in the past …

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