Africa CDC and WHO launch joint mpox response plan
Africa CDC and WHO have launched a joint response plan to the mpox outbreak in Africa, with a budget of US$600 million.
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Guinea confirms first case of mpox amid regional surge
Guinea becomes the latest country to report a case of mpox, raising concerns about the virus’s spread in West Africa.
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Aspen pharmacare eyes to produce mpox vaccines
The drugmaker is in talks with potential partners to establish manufacturing capabilities.
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Mpox vaccine procurement to begin for DR Congo
The WHO is working to procure mpox vaccines for the DRC as cases continue to rise.
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Africa’s mpox fight hampered by funding gap
Despite efforts to secure vaccines and mobilize resources, the continent remains far short of the estimated $245 million needed to effectively address the crisis.
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Congo delays mpox vaccine delivery amid global health crisis
The mpox vaccine shortage in Congo persists, raising concerns about the country’s ability to contain the outbreak.
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Gabon reports first case of mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) previously declared mpox a global public health emergency following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
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Uganda confirms two more mpox cases, total now at four
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the recent outbreak of mpox a public health emergency following the discovery of this more transmissible variant
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Mpox virus can be eradicated, says WHO secretary general
The mpox virus, which has seen a surge in cases in Africa, can be halted and brought under control through coordinated efforts between international agencies, national partners, civil society, researchers, and manufacturers.
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Congo leads African mpox surge, testing and vaccines needed
A surge in mpox cases in Congo has prompted Africa to seek urgent vaccine support as the WHO declares the outbreaks a global health emergency.
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