Africa CDC warns of rising mpox cases, high death rate, limited diagnostics
Data from the Africa CDC show that from the beginning of 2024 to Aug. 23, a total of 21,466 potential cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, and 591 deaths have been reported from 13 African Union (AU) members.
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591 deaths have been reported from 13 African Union (AU) members. File photo
By NewVision Reporter
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The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned of the high burden of mpox cases, limited diagnostic capabilities, and the disease's high fatality rate