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
UN seeks $18.5M for mpox relief in East, Southern Africa Read More »
The Red Cross warns of the crisis, while the WHO confirms the first case outside the continent.
Red Cross sounds alarm on critical mpox supply shortages in Africa Read More »
UNICEF warns that extreme heatwaves in West and Central Africa are leading to a surge in child deaths, with health risks exacerbated by the mpox outbreak.
Extreme heat endangers west, central African children Read More »
Experts warn of the potential for the virus to spread beyond the continent if not contained swiftly.
Africa’s mpox surge triggers global health alarm — WHO Read More »
In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the US government has announced a $424 million aid package to support those affected by violence.
US pledges $424 million aid to war-torn DR Congo Read More »
The WHO chief has called an emergency meeting to assess if the recent spread of mpox, particularly a new, more severe strain, constitutes a global health crisis.
New mpox strain sparks global health concern Read More »
Kenya and the Central African Republic are battling new mpox outbreaks, highlighting Africa’s vulnerability to the disease amid a shortage of vaccines.
Africa battles new mpox waves amid vaccine shortage Read More »
This variant is more contagious, deadlier, and impacting children and pregnant women.
Deadlier Mpox strain ravages DRC, spreads fear of wider Africa Read More »
South Africa faces a mpox outbreak with 3 deaths and 16 confirmed cases. The WHO urges investigation as cases rise in Africa.
WHO probes mpox surge in South Africa Read More »
The World Health Organization’s mpox warning reaches Congo as the country confirms an outbreak.
Congo faces mpox outbreak with 19 confirmed Read More »
