The Africa CDC has raised alarm over the uncontrolled mpox outbreak in Africa, with cases surging and deaths rising. Several countries, including Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are starting vaccination campaigns to curb the virus.
Mpox outbreak
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Africa CDC declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency, with the virus spreading rapidly across the continent.
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The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following a rapid outbreak in Congo and its spread to neighboring countries. WHO is mobilizing resources to contain the virus, which poses significant risks to global health.
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Mpox vaccines are still months from being widely available, as WHO and Africa CDC hold emergency talks to address the ongoing outbreak in Africa.