Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months, WHO chief says

Guardian

Another worldwide alert – mpox is spreading. Here are three steps we can take to head it off | Gordon Brown

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. The PCR test detects "DNA from pustular or vesicular rash samples" from skin lesions, according to the agency.

BBC News

The approval of the Alinity m mpox test test, which was developed by Abbott Laboratories, comes as the WHO is reviewing three diagnostic tests for emergency use.

Reuters

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