Congo Reports Over 1,000 New Monkeypox Cases in Just One Week

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced today, Wednesday, the discovery of more than 1,000 new cases of monkeypox within a single week, according to Western media reports. This alarming spike has raised concerns across the African continent, prompting a state of emergency due to the rapid spread of the disease.

Currently, over 96% of all monkeypox cases and fatalities are concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scientists are particularly worried about the emergence of a new strain of the virus that may spread more easily among people.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak in Congo and other parts of Africa a global emergency, highlighting the severity of the situation. Confirmed cases have been reported among both children and adults in more than 12 countries. In addition, the WHO has identified a new strain of the virus, further complicating the response efforts.

As the situation develops, global health authorities are closely monitoring the outbreak, urging for increased surveillance and swift action to contain the spread of this dangerous virus.