US will let more people take methadone at home
The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the…
Rwanda begins vaccinations against mpox amid a call for more doses for Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya — Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses of…
Two Georgia deaths are tied to abortion restrictions. Experts say abortion pills they took are safe
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak about abortion Friday in Georgia, where two…
A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
KAMITUGA, Congo — Slumped on the ground over a mound of dirt, Divine Wisoba pulled weeds from…
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
KAVUMU, Congo — Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a…
Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine
DAKAR, Senegal — The global vaccine alliance Gavi will buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine to…
Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill liable for $5.8 million in death of young female customer
LOS ANGELES — In 2019, Brandon McDowell was contacted by a sophomore in college who asked to…
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease
The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine…
Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll unacceptable
NAIROBI, Kenya — African countries recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in the past…