A new study published in Nature Communications sheds light on previously undetected transmission pathways of clade Ib Mpox in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. The research highlights significant transmission among sex workers and within household settings—critical insights for designing more effective and targeted vaccination strategies.

This work was made possible through the support of the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and Horizon Europe, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in addressing emerging infectious diseases.

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