Authorities in Congo approve new vaccines to combat mpox surge

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have responded to a significant increase in mpox cases and the emergence of a more virulent strain by approving the use of two new vaccines.

Since the start of last year, Congo has reported over 20,000 cases of mpox , with more than 1,000 deaths, primarily affecting children. Mpox, a viral infection spread through close contact, presents flu-like symptoms and can lead to pus-filled…