In an early sign that the mpox outbreak in Africa might be ebbing, some health officials report that case counts seem to be ...

Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing” — a possible sign that the main epidemic for which ...

“If we miss this opportunity, the likelihood of another significant outbreak increases substantially,” said Dr. Zakary Rhissa, who heads operations in Congo for the charity Alima. So far this ...

In the mist-covered highlands of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks, an encounter with a mountain gorilla is more than just an awe-inspiring moment; it is a rare, profound ...

Press Release - A drug currently approved for smallpox in the U.S. will undergo clinical trials to treat patients infected by the Mpox viruswho are at risk of severe complications in the Democratic ...

But in the United States, mpox vaccines are out of reach for many people who need them. In the 2022 outbreak that reached ...

In 1960, Jane Goodall left her home in England to research chimpanzees in Tanzania. Today, at 90, her passion for saving them – and the planet – is as strong as ever. Lisa Grainger meets the ...

Meanwhile, Uganda’s outbreak is rapidly expanding, mostly involving intimate close-contact spread and among sexual networks.

To celebrate Science Week, we’ve put together a bumper list of 25 scientists based in Ireland who are innovating across STEM.