Africa has received $1 billion to combat Mpox-CDC
Africa has received a total of $1 billion from Governments and international donors to combat the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
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.
Africa CDC Says Mpox Cases Suspected in Over 15 Countries
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. Many of the cases cannot be confirmed because of inadequate testing, he said on a ...
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.
Rising Mpox Infections: Africa CDC warns of low testing
The report noted that cumulatively, there is over a 194 per cent increase in cases recorded this year when compared to the same time in 2023.
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.
Mpox cases continue to rise in Africa
Fifteen countries in Africa are assessed as having active outbreaks, with Morocco being the latest to report a case. Samuel Boland, mpox incident manager for the World Health Organization regional office for Africa,
Mpox in Africa: Vaccine efforts ramp up
An alarming surge in mpox cases has hit Africa, with more than 32,000 suspected infections recorded. The continent faces a ...
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Africa CDC calls for enhanced surveillance, detection as mpox cases surpass 32,400
During an online media briefing on the multi-country mpox outbreak in Africa Thursday evening, Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said the continent reported 2,910 new cases in the past week ...
CDC widens mpox vaccine recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory recommending that select travelers to ...
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 ...
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Africa CDC calls for strong mpox detection, cross-border surveillance as cases surge
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for further strengthening mpox detection and ...