Congo on high alert as new strain of Mpox virus spreads rapidly along eastern border

The symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, tiredness, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body.

South Africa records third mpox death after 16 confirmed cases

The third person who died was a 40-year-old man from KwaZulu-Natal province who had mpox-like symptoms including a rash all over his body, the ministry said.

South Africa reports second monkeypox death this week

Mpox spreads through close physical contact. Most cases are mild but it can kill.