Congo requests 2M mpox vaccine doses from Japan
Japan recently confirmed that Congo had asked for mpox vaccine doses but did not specify the quantity
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Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to Africa
The German government will also provide the World Health Organization (WHO) with flexible financial resources through various mechanisms to fight the spread of mpox
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DR Congo army, M23 rebels clash near eastern towns
According to M23 spokesman Willy Ngoma, government forces launched an attack on multiple rebel positions around Kirumba early Sunday morning
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Death toll in DRC boat accident climbs to nearly 30
At least 120 survivors have been registered as search continues, says official
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Africa may begin mpox vaccinations soon, health agency reports
Mpox, which causes pus-filled lesions and flu-like symptoms, is typically mild but can be fatal
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Congo requests mpox vaccines from Japan
The Japanese health ministry is working closely with the WHO and other international partners to expedite the delivery of these critical supplies
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Zimbabwe hosts SADC summit amid regional security concerns
SADC heads of state gather in Zimbabwe for the 44th summit to address economic challenges and regional security threats, with Zimbabwe taking over the bloc’s chairmanship.
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Africa’s top health body declares mpox emergency amid outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) issued a warning last week about the alarming spread of this viral infection
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Death penalty for 26 in DRC, ex-election boss among convicted
A major development in DR Congo as a military court sentences 26 people to death, including the former head of the electoral commission.
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Africa CDC poised to declare mpox emergency next week
Mpox, transmitted through close contact, causes flu-like symptoms and lesions
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