WHO approves 1st mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
The test enables detection of mpox virus DNA from human skin lesion swabs, the agency said, adding that it was designed for use by trained clinical laboratory personnel. …
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India reports 1st case of fast-spreading mpox strain
On Monday, Reuters cited sources within the Indian Health Ministry as saying that the case reported in Mallapuram belonged to the new strain. …
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Canada to donate up to 200,000 mpox vaccine doses to global effort
The number of doses of the vaccine Imvamune to be donated by Canada will depend on the receiving countries’ capacity for storage and administration. …
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Mpox vaccine is 58% effective after one dose, Canadian study finds
A new study finds that a single dose of the mpox vaccine offers 58 per cent protection against the virus, providing promising evidence for its effectiveness in real-world settings. …
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