🚨 Regional capacity building, genomic surveillance, and peer-reviewed publications – all in one place. From training Burundian scientists on Mpox sequencing, to participating in advanced KlebGen workshops in Uganda and Ghana, our team has been actively shaping public health

RT @Tuliodna: Another great opportunity! Fully paid AFRICAN STARS MSc Fellowship at Stellenbosch University . MSc in Bioinformatics of Infe….

The April 2025 newsletter from the @labgenpath at @inrb_kinshasa is now available. Dive into the latest updates — Mpox research, biosecurity training, international publications, and scientific collaborations that are helping shape stronger public health systems in Africa and

On May 12, 2025, the new director of @ITMantwerp, @otuncalp, made her first visit to the @inrb_kinshasa. She was welcomed by Prof. @MTamfum and briefed on @inrb_kinshasa's work and strong collaboration with @ITMantwerp. She also toured the @labgenpath with Prof. @PlacideMbala,

🌍 Honored!.Prof. @PlacideMbala, Head of Epidemiology and Global Health Department at the @inrb_kinshasa (DRC), is featured in the TIME100 Health 2025 list of global health leaders. His work in outbreak responses & pathogen genomics is shaping Africa’s scientific future.

📅 May 5–19, 2025 | Kinshasa, DRC.The @inrb_kinshasa, through its @labgenpath in partnership with the @WhoBurundi and @OMSRDCONGO, is leading a workshop on Mpox diagnostics and sequencing, This hands-on training includes laboratory professionals from Burundi, representing:. 🔹

📰 Our March newsletter is available. Key updates on missions, scientific meetings, and genomic surveillance activities. Read here 👉 . #INRB #Genomics #PublicHealth

🦠Mpox alert:.Cases of sexually transmitted Clade Ia #Mpox reported in Kinshasa, #DRC. 📚 New article by @inrb_kinshasa published in Emerging Infectious Diseases (@CDCgov). 🔗Full article:

Prof. @PlacideMbala was the keynote speaker at a seminar hosted by @ITMantwerp on April 18, 2025. The theme:. "Challenges of integrating disease prevention and control methods: Example of Mpox in the DRC".He shared valuable insights into the Mpox outbreak and the challenges of

🦠 New results from #PALM007 trial in DRC 🇨🇩: Tecovirimat did not significantly shorten lesion healing time in clade I #mpox patients. But no safety concerns were reported. 📚Study highlights the importance of supportive care in endemic settings. 🔗

🚨February Newsletter is out!.Catch up on what’s happening at the @labgenpath : research, trainings, field investigations & more. 🔗Read here: .#Genomics #GlobalHealth #PathogenSurveillance #INRB

On March 25, Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe was awarded an Honoris Causa by Sorbonne University. A new accolade for the Ebola co-discoverer and an iconic figure in global scientific research . 👏 Congratulations, Professor @MTamfum !.#Muyembe #Ebola #Sorbonne #INRB

The ceremony to confer the title of Doctor Honoris Causa is scheduled for tomorrow at @Sorbonne_Univ_ , in honour of eight personalities, including Professor @MTamfum . Today, he shared his exceptional career during a conference on the fight against epidemics in Central Africa.

RT @inrb_kinshasa: En mars, les recherches sur le Mpox sont au cœur des publications scientifiques. Découvrez l’une des études menées par l….

🎉 Happy Birthday, Prof. @MTamfum! 🎂. A true pioneer in scientific research, a fearless leader in the fight against infectious diseases, and a global inspiration. Your dedication and groundbreaking work continue to save lives and shape the future of public health.

The @labgenpath participated in a conference on February 24, 2025, in Luanda as part of the FEEVIR project (Metagenomic surveillance for epidemic prevention in the DRC-Angola cross-border), in collaboration with Imperial College London and #INIS. #PublicHealth #Genomics

RT @ITMantwerp: 🔎📊 Did you know that #mpox cases in the DRC have almost quadrupled in 14 years? Together with @inrb_kinshasa we published a….

January 2025 has been particularly dynamic for @labgenpath and @inrb_kinshasa, marking significant progress in the investigation, capacity building, new initiatives, and publications. To learn more, check out our January 2025 newsletter.

Placide Mbala, virologist dedicated to the fight against mpox

Epidemiological and clinical features of mpox during the clade Ib outb. . Excellent work @inrb_kinshasa and congratulations to the whole team.