Mpox cases surge by over 500% across Africa, CDC reports
Data shows that 19 African nations have reported over 48,000 suspected mpox cases, including 1,048 deaths this year alone
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Mpox outbreak in Africa
Mpox deaths exceed 1,000 as cases spread to 18 African nations
Central African region accounts for 86.4% of 42,438 mpox cases reported, says Africa CDC
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Mpox case detected in Ugandan prison, authorities on high alert
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency again in August
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DR Congo receives 50,000 mpox vaccine doses from US
Since early 2024, country has reported over 4,900 confirmed mpox cases and more than 620 deaths, according to official figures
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Congo to receive first mpox vaccine doses as outbreak continues
Congo is currently at the center of a significant mpox outbreak, which the World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared a global public health emergency
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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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Mpox outbreak strains Burundi’s health system
With only one laboratory in the country equipped to test for mpox, and no vaccines available, health officials are struggling to manage the outbreak
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UN seeks $18.5M for mpox relief in East, Southern Africa
IOM says it will use funds to promote awareness-raising activities among migrant, IDP, and host communities to strengthen cross-border coordination in response to the disease
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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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