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Africa CDC Says Urgent Mpox Intervention Needed in Kinshasa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said mpox is spreading rapidly in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, a city of 17 million people, and an urgent intervention is needed.
Mpox cases in Africa exceed 34,000: Africa CDC
ADDIS ABABA -- Since the start of 2024, the total number of mpox cases in Africa has risen to 34,297, including 6,806 confirmed cases and 866 deaths, according to the Africa Centers 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 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).
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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WHO and Africa CDC launch a response plan to the mpox outbreak
The estimated budget for the six-month plan is almost $600 million, with 55% allocated to the response to mpox in 14 affected nations and boosting readiness in 15 others, Africa CDC ...
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Congo-Kinshasa: Africa CDC Congratulates Democratic Republic of the Congo On Launching Mpox Vaccination Campaign
Press Release - Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) congratulates the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the successful launch of its Mpox vaccination campaign in two ...
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Africa CDC moves to strengthen public health in W/Africa
The Africa CDC has launched the West Africa Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC) to bolster public health in West ...
Africa CDC donates equipment to boost mpox immunisation in South Sudan
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) donated cold chain equipment to South Sudan's Ministry of ...
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 ...
More Than 800 Mpox Deaths Recorded Across Africa
More than 800 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's disease control centre said Thursday, warning the epidemic "was not under control".