mpox News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM expert integral to international effort to tackle mpox
July 15, 2025 —
A UM expert is a vital part of an international team of scientists studying the alarming changes in the spread of mpox across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to better understand the rapidly evolving virus.
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Global News: First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
November 23, 2024 —
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
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Nature: Monkeypox virus keeps getting better at spreading among humans
October 31, 2024 —
Monkeypox virus keeps getting better at spreading among humans
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CTV News: Canada to donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa
September 13, 2024 —
Canada to donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa
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Scientific American: How Deadly Is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, and Other Questions Answered
August 30, 2024 —
How Deadly Is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, and Other Questions Answered
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NPR: Mpox did not fade away. Africa faces two alarming outbreaks — and lacks vaccines
July 17, 2024 —
Mpox did not fade away. Africa faces two alarming outbreaks — and lacks vaccines
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The Telegraph: Mutated strain of mpox with ‘pandemic potential’ found in DRC mining town
April 17, 2024 —
Mutated strain of mpox with ‘pandemic potential’ found in DRC mining town