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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.
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.
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.
Mpox Is Not Under Control in Africa, Warns Africa CDC
"We can say today that mpox is not under control in Africa. We still have this increase of cases that is worrying for all of us," Jean Kaseya, director general of Africa CDC, told a weekly briefing on the outbreak.
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.
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
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Africa CDC calls for enhanced surveillance, detection as monkeypox cases surpass 32,400
A total of 32,407 cases of monkeypox, including 6,441 confirmed cases and 840 deaths, have been reported across the African ...
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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Stakeholders commit $1bn to combat Mpox in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that governments and donors have committed around one ...
CDC widens mpox vaccine recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory recommending that select travelers to ...
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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 ...