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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 2,523 cases of monkeypox (including 66 deaths) since 1 January 2021 to 8 August 2021.
In 2020, a total of 6,257 suspected cases (including 229 deaths) were reported from 17 out of 26 provinces in the country.
Monkeypox occurs mainly in forested areas of Central and West Africa. Most infections result from direct contact with infected animals, primarily primates and rodents. Person to person transmission can occur. Symptoms in humans commence with fever and a flu-like illness followed by the development of a skin rash.
Monkeypox is an uncommon zoonotic infection that is rarely seen in travellers.
Travellers to Central and West Africa should:
A vaccine against monkeypox is not widely available. Previous smallpox vaccination is protective.
For further information see Monkeypox.