New recombinant mpox strain detected in UK and India, WHO urges continued monitoring
16 February 2026, 08:15 
The detection of a newly identified recombinant mpox virus containing genetic material from two known strains underscores the need for continued genomic surveillance, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday, as the overall global public health risk assessment remains unchanged.
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