PREMIUM
Health

Mpox is not under control, warns Africa CDC

More than 1,100 people have died of mpox in Africa, where some 48,000 cases have been recorded since January, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

A clinician prepares a syringe with the mpox vaccine during the launch of the vaccination campaign at the General Hospital of Goma in DR Congo on October 5, 2024. (AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

_________________

NAIROBI - The African Union's health watchdog on Thursday warned that mpox outbreak was still not under control and appealed for resources to avoid a "more severe" pandemic

Login to begin your journey to our premium content

Tags:
Mpox
Africa CDC
Health
Mpox vaccination