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Africa CDC warns of rising mpox deaths

Mpox cases continue to increase in Africa, with Ghana and Zambia reporting new outbreaks.

WHO has declared the recent mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern following the identification of a new variant.

The funding will support efforts to contain the spread of the virus and provide necessary medical care to affected individuals.

Africa CDC and WHO have launched a joint response plan to the mpox outbreak in Africa, with a budget of US$600 million.

Japan recently confirmed that Congo had asked for mpox vaccine doses but did not specify the quantity

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) issued a warning last week about the alarming spread of this viral infection

Mpox, transmitted through close contact, causes flu-like symptoms and lesions

The decisions taken at the AU Summit signal a significant step towards Africa’s self-reliance in medical product manufacturing.