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Mpox, also known as monkeypox, was first identified in 1958 when there were outbreaks of a pox-like” disease in monkeys.
Mpox belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox but causes milder symptoms like fever, chills and body aches.
Last week , the Africa CDC reported that mpox has now been detected in at least 13 African countries.
More than 96% of all cases and deaths are in a single country -- Congo .
Congo has said it's in talks with donors about possible vaccine donations.
Last week , WHO said it had released $1 million from its emergency fund to support the response to mpox in Africa .
Congo has gotten some financial aid from Britain and the U.S. last week .
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