Keywords: Mpox outbreak
Mpox cases in Africa have surpassed 62,000 since the start of 2024, with more than 13,500 confirmed infections and 1,200 related deaths, according to a recent report from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The latest data highlights the gravity of the outbreak, as it......
In a critical step towards curbing the recent surge in mpox cases across Africa, Rwanda has taken the lead by administering the first batch of vaccines specifically designed to combat this viral disease. This proactive measure comes at a time when the continent is grappling with a significant rise in......
Moroccan authorities have intensified preventive measures across all entry points land, sea, and air to mitigate the spread of mpox, previously known as monkeypox. This decision comes on the heels of the confirmation of the first mpox case in Marrakech, marking a significant moment in the country’s......
In a crucial move to combat the mpox outbreak, Congo will commence a vaccination campaign on October 2, targeting the provinces hardest hit by the virus. Authorities have prioritized Equateur, South Kivu, and Sankuru for the initial phase of the vaccination drive. Cris Kacita Osako, coordinator of Congo’s......
In a critical move to combat the escalating mpox (monkeypox) outbreak, UNICEF has issued an emergency tender to procure vaccines, highlighting the urgency for immediate global action. According to a recent UNICEF report, the outbreak, classified as a public health emergency by both the Africa Centres......
The bustling border town of Malaba, straddling Kenya and Uganda, has become a focal point of concern as health officials heighten surveillance measures against a new strain of the mpox virus. This development comes in the wake of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the Clade 1b variant a global......
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an ambitious six-month plan aimed at halting the spread of mpox, a growing global health concern. The $135 million Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, unveiled in Doha, spans from September 2024 to February 2025 and represents a comprehensive approach......
Morocco's Health Minister convened a pivotal meeting with experts to evaluate the nation's response to the mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization's global emergency declaration. In alignment with royal directives, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb led discussions with the......
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