A nurse takes a sample from a child declared a suspected case of Mpox - an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus that sparks off a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. File
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 35 new deaths from Mpox, bringing the number of those killed by the viral disease since January to more than 600.
A report released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday said the disease has now been reported in almost every corner of the country, marking the DRC as the epicentre of the outbreak.
