Mpox, Africa
Africa CDC confident it can raise $600 million for mpox response
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is able to raise $600 million to fight a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency's head said on Thursday.
Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll unacceptable
The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in a week, a toll the agency's director-general described as “not acceptable.”
Vaccinated People Don’t Need Mpox Booster Despite Africa Outbreak, Says CDC
As mpox cases continue to surge in Africa, particularly with a severe outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, concerns about waning immunity in
Mpox cases in Africa approach 30,000 mark: Africa CDC
The total number of mpox cases in Africa has risen to 29,152, including 6,105 confirmed cases and 738 deaths, since the start of 2024, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Africa: Mpox Still Not Under Control in Africa - Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns that the Mpox outbreak in Africa remained uncontrolled, with rising cases reported in several countries. Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa CDC, disclosed this during a weekly briefing on the outbreak.
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.
Health authority says mpox not under control in Africa
Mpox is not under control in Africa, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday. Within a week, almost 3,000 new suspected cases of the disease were reported in Africa,
Tension rises as Mpox outbreak surges, remains uncontrolled in Africa
Within one week, 2,912 new cases were documented compared to the previous week, with Morocco reporting its first case, confirming the spread of the disease in all four regions of the continent. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns that the Mpox outbreak in Africa remained uncontrolled,
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CDC says mpox vaccine boosters aren’t needed in the US as questions emerge around waning immunity
Many public health experts emphasize that right now, their focus is on making sure those at highest risk complete the initial vaccination series.The CDC recommends getting vaccinated against mpox ...
Africa CDC urges West to 'rebuild trust' with mpox response
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is raising funds for an mpox vaccination program. Its head said he ...
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Mpox epicentre DRC receives first vaccines to contain outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of an mpox outbreak, on Thursday, received its first vaccines — almost half ...
CDC says mpox vaccine boosters aren’t needed in the US as questions emerge around waning immunity
As a deadly mpox outbreak continues to spread in Africa and other parts of the world, new questions are emerging about ...
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Mpox global emergency: strengthening African leadership
The resurgence of mpox during 2024 has been declared a continental emergency by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and a Public Health Emergency of International ...
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Vaccines for mpox are finally reaching Africa. But questions about the virus remain
With concerns that mpox may now spread more easily and be more severe, researchers warn that failing to curb the outbreak means “nobody is safe.” ...