Africa CDC warns mpox epidemic ‘not under control’: 800 deaths
The mpox epidemic in Africa continues to worsen, with over 800 deaths reported and over 34,000 cases recorded.
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Mpox vaccine rollout begins in Africa’s Rwanda
The African Union’s disease control center has announced the first administration of mpox vaccines in Africa.
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Mpox crisis: Africa CDC secures $600 million for response
The funding will support efforts to contain the spread of the virus and provide necessary medical care to affected individuals.
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First mpox vaccines arrive in DR Congo, campaign to begin soon
The country has received 200,000 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, but more are needed to end the crisis.
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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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Humanitarian pauses agreed for Gaza polio campaign
The WHO has secured humanitarian pauses during a polio vaccination campaign set to begin in the Gaza Strip.
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Children at risk: Measles cases in Europe continue to climb
WHO and UNICEF warn of a surging measles outbreak in Europe, urging vaccination to prevent severe illness and death, especially in children.
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Emergency polio drive in Zimbabwe targets 4 million children
Zimbabwe races to stop a polio outbreak with a mass vaccination campaign after detecting a mutated virus in oral vaccines.
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Children in Cameroon receive first routine malaria vaccine
Cameroon leads the way in Africa’s fight against malaria with nationwide vaccination program.
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Diphtheria outbreaks in West Africa highlight importance of immunization
Health officials in West Africa are racing against time to contain diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations with urgent vaccination campaigns.
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