Publications by authors named "Emmanuel Lokilo"
Article Synopsis
- The emergence of Clade Ib monkeypox virus (MPXV), known for sustained human-to-human transmission, has raised public health concerns as it spreads beyond endemic regions, first identified in South Kivu province.
- Recent cases of Clade Ib in North Kivu province highlight the need for public health efforts to address non-sexual transmission, especially involving children under 15, and to adapt community messaging accordingly.
Euro Surveill
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Between January and August 2024, nearly all provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported cases of mpox.
- Genome sequencing from 11 cases in Kinshasa revealed the presence of two subclades, Ia and Ib, co-circulating in the Limete health zone.
- Phylogenetic analyses indicated that these subclades have multiple introductions in Kinshasa, highlighting the increasing complexity of mpox outbreaks in the DRC.
Article Synopsis
- A lot of money has been spent on studying the COVID-19 virus in Africa, leading to over 100,000 virus samples being analyzed to understand the spread of the disease.
- *More countries in Africa are now able to do these studies themselves, which helps them get results faster and keep a close watch on the virus.
- *To keep fighting COVID and other diseases, more funding and support for testing and research in Africa is really important for the future.
Article Synopsis
- The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Africa has varied significantly across countries, and its overall impact remains unclear.
- An analysis of 8,746 genomes from 33 African countries indicated that most outbreaks originated from Europe before international travel restrictions took effect.
- As the pandemic continued, increased movement and local transmission led to the emergence of several variants within Africa, emphasizing the need for a strong pandemic response on the continent to prevent becoming a source of new variants.
