Africa CDC's Emergency Alert: Mpox Surge Alarms

Africa CDC poised to declare a "public health emergency of continental security" due to surging mpox cases.

Africa CDC's Emergency Alert: Mpox Surge Alarms

Children account for the majority of 14,000+ mpox cases in DRC, with 511 deaths in 2024 alone.

Africa CDC's Emergency Alert: Mpox Surge Alarms

The virus is spreading to previously unaffected countries, raising alarm.

Africa CDC's Emergency Alert: Mpox Surge Alarms

Africa CDC seeks international support, citing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Africa CDC's Emergency Alert: Mpox Surge Alarms

WHO convening emergency committee to assess the situation.

Africa CDC's Emergency Alert: Mpox Surge Alarms

CDC issues mpox health alert, pledges $424 million to DRC and vaccine doses.

Africa CDC's Emergency Alert: Mpox Surge Alarms

Africa CDC calls for 10 million vaccine doses amid high costs and limited supply.

Africa CDC's Emergency Alert: Mpox Surge Alarms

Clade Ib mpox variant spreads through sexual transmission but has lower fatality rate.

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