Mpox, 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 critical challenge in mobilizing enough vaccine doses to curb the spread.
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 ...
Rwanda begins vaccinations against mpox amid a call for more doses for Africa
The African health agency says that Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses it obtained from Nigeria. Dr.
UNICEF secures one million mpox vaccines for Africa
UNICEF has reached an agreement with mpox vaccine manufacturer Bavarian Nordic to supply one million doses of the shot for the hardest-hit countries in Africa. The supply, which includes a 500,000-dose commitment by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) announced last week,
Africa: UNICEF Signs Mpox Vaccine Deal at Lowest Market Price for 77 Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries
Press Release - UNICEF has signed an agreement that secures supply of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine at the lowest market price and ensures access to the vaccine for 77 low- and lower-middle-income countries.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
CDC widens mpox vaccine recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory recommending that select travelers to ...
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) ...
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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 ...
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 ...