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Mpox cases surge 545% in Africa — Africa CDC

The Africa CDC has called for increased funding to combat the crisis.

In response to Trump’s electoral win, Africa CDC Director John Kaseya urges the new U.S. administration to meet the mpox support pledged under Biden.

Data shows that 19 African nations have reported over 48,000 suspected mpox cases, including 1,048 deaths this year alone

Central African region accounts for 86.4% of 42,438 mpox cases reported, says Africa CDC

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