New Mpox Strain in DR Congo Raises Global Health Concerns

The mutated variant, clade 1b, is causing severe illness, high mortality rates in children, and has potential for international spread.

The new strain has a fatality rate of 5% in adults and 10% in children.
It spreads through both sexual and non-sexual contact, including within households and schools.
Researchers report the virus is causing numerous miscarriages and severe rashes.
Vaccines and treatments are not yet available in the affected regions.
Health experts call for urgent global action to contain the outbreak.