Donation Amount. Min £2

China on Thursday confirmed an mpox outbreak traced to an individual with a travel history to the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

The center said the outbreak was caused by a source “traced to a foreign individual with a travel history in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

“Four related cases were identified among close contacts, all of whom were infected after intimate contact,” it added, noting that there were no such infections among the general population.

The infected individuals are receiving medical treatment and remain under observation. “The outbreak has been effectively controlled,” said the center, advising people to avoid contact with wild or unidentified rodents as well as primates, such as monkeys and apes.

Mpox cases have been rising in Africa since early 2024, prompting urgent measures at the continental level.

Congo remains the worst-hit country, with the World Health Organization declaring mpox a public health emergency of global concern last August. More than 1,300 suspected mpox-related deaths have been reported in Africa. By Riyaz ul Khaliq,  Anadolu Agency 

About IEA Media Ltd

Informer East Africa is a UK based diaspora Newspaper. It is a unique platform connecting East Africans at home and abroad through news dissemination. It is a forum to learn together, grow together and get entertained at the same time.

To advertise events or products, get in touch by info [at] informereastafrica [dot] com or call +447957636854.
If you have an issue or a story, get in touch with the editor through editor[at] informereastafrica [dot] com or call +447886544135.

We also accept donations from our supporters. Please click on "donate". Your donations will go along way in supporting the newspaper.

Get in touch

Our Offices

London, UK
+44 7886 544135
editor (@) informereastafrica.com
Slough, UK
+44 7957 636854
info (@) informereastafrica.com

Latest News

Zambia introduces visa-free entry for 53 additional countries

Zambia introduces vi...

As of 1 January 2025, the African nation of Zambia has expanded its’ visa-exempt list to include 53...

China reports mpox case linked to traveler from Congo

China reports mpox c...

China on Thursday confirmed an mpox outbreak traced to an individual with a travel history to the De...

Uganda court convicts human rights lawyer of contempt without fair trial: Amnesty International

Uganda court convict...

Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Ugandan authorities to overturn a military tribunal’s decis...

Families in agony as four abducted Mlolongo friends remain missing

Families in agony as...

Families of missing Mlolongo friends overwhelmed during court proceedings on Jan 8, 2025.[David Gic...

For Advertisement

Big Reach

Informer East Africa is one platform for all people. It is a platform where you find so many professionals under one umbrella serving the African communities together.

Very Flexible

We exist to inform you, hear from you and connect you with what is happening around you. We do this professionally and timely as we endeavour to capture all that you should never miss. Informer East Africa is simply news for right now and the future.

Quality News

We only bring to you news that is verified, checked and follows strict journalistic guidelines and standards. We believe in 1. Objective coverage, 2. Impartiality and 3. Fair play.

Banner & Video Ads

A banner & video advertisement from our sponsors will show up every once in a while. It keeps us and our writers coffee replenished.