Africa’s main public health agency is seeking assurances that the incoming Trump administration will honor mpox support pledged by President Biden.
In September, Biden promised $500 million and one million vaccine doses to assist Africa’s fight against mpox.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) expressed concern that aid could stall under the new administration.
Mpox cases continue to rise, and previous donor promises have often lagged, delaying critical resources.
Africa CDC Director John Kaseya emphasized the importance of honoring commitments, noting Africa’s trust in U.S. support is at stake.
“If they don’t fulfill their promise, mistrust will create a major issue between the U.S. and Africa,” Kaseya warned.
Kaseya added he’s ready to engage directly with U.S. officials to secure health priorities, as Trump signals plans to appoint vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oversee U.S. health policy.
