A recent publication in the Journal of Public Health in Africa highlights a concerning rise in Mpox (monkeypox) cases across several West African countries, particularly Sierra Leone, Ghana, Liberia, and Malawi. The study identified widespread circulation of Clade II, with both Clade IIa and IIb lineages co-circulating in Liberia and Ghana.

🔍Key findings include:

- Genetic sequencing of recent Mpox cases in Sierra Leone confirmed the circulation of Clade IIb (Lineage A.2.1), indicating ongoing transmission in the country

- In Ghana, Clade IIb (B.1.5) is dominant, with over 60% of cases affecting adult males, and a notable 31% of cases occurring in children.

- Most Mpox cases in Malawi were reported from Lilongwe, suggesting possible localized transmission.

These findings underscore the need for reliable molecular diagnostics to track viral evolution and support timely outbreak response.

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