Increasing mpox infections in Congo (DRC) have made the outbreak of the virus the largest ever in the country. Infections have been detected throughout Congo, including the capital Kinshasa. Mpox has also been detected in at least four other African countries. International SOS' Global Medical Director for Information and Analysis, Dr Irene Lai and Lead Security Analyst for Central Africa, Tarun Nijjer offer this update about the outbreak and give answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about the spread of the virus.