Africa, Mpox
Mpox Vaccinations Planned in Mega-City as Africa Cases Mount
Suspected cases of mpox have been recorded in at least 15 African countries, said Jean Kaseya, the director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC
The mpox outbreak in Africa is still not under control, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday, adding that cases were still increasing in several countries.
Africa CDC Secures Over $800M to Combat Mpox Outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has secured over $800 million, surpassing its initial target, to combat a rising mpox outbreak in the continent. U.S. contributions include $500 million and 1 million vaccine doses.
WHO reports 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa, mainly in DRC
Nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases have been reported in Africa so far this year, most of them in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out, the World Health Organization said on Monday. More than 800 people died of suspected monkeypox across the continent in that time,
More than $800 million pledged for mpox response, African CDC says
Over $800 million has been pledged to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for its fight against a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency's head said on Thursday, adding that the amount was higher than expected.
African CDC: More than $800m pledged for mpox response
Over $800m has been pledged to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for its fight against a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency's head said on Thursday, adding that the amount was higher than
Travel News: More Singaporeans travelling to Africa despite mpox
The continent's expansive nature and wildlife viewing opportunities continue to draw travellers. Read more at ...
Biden pledges mpox aid to Africa in his valedictory speech to the United Nations
President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza ...
US to donate 1M mpox vaccine doses to help halt outbreak in Africa
In August, the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years.
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa
The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, ...
WHO chief urges action on mpox vaccines in Africa
Pharmaceutical giants and rich nations need to collaborate with African countries to improve access to mpox vaccines, Tedros ...
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Surge in Mpox Cases in Africa Raises Alarms
Nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases and over 800 deaths have been reported in Africa this year, with the Democratic Republic ...
Mpox Vaccines Prequalified by WHO, Shipped to Africa to Contain the Outbreak
Mpox vaccines arrive in Africa to combat rising outbreaks Congo reports significant increase in mpox cases among children Concerns grow over mpox’s rapid spread and mutation potential ...
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Safari operators say the mpox scare has not hurt their business
The recent mpox outbreak originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo has had little to no impact on African safari ...