20 July 2024 at 22:46 Outbreak of mpox in Congo Congo is in the middle of an outbreak of the viral disease mpox, and the authorities say that the infection is exponential. The virus, which previously had the name monkeypox, has affected over 11,000 people, according to spokesperson Patrick Muyaya. The figure includes 450 people who have died. The western province of Ewuateur is worst affected. The authorities have taken a number of measures to fight the virus. (NTB)
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