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WHO Maintains Mpox as Global Health Emergency

My NewsNovember 23, 202402 mins

WHO continues to classify the mpox outbreak as a public health emergency, with over 46,000 cases in Africa and more than 1,000 deaths reported this year.

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First U.S. Case of New Mpox Strain Confirmed in Traveler from Africa

My NewsNovember 18, 202403 mins

U.S. health officials confirm the first American case of a new mpox strain in a traveler from eastern Congo. The patient’s symptoms are improving, and public risk is low.

Congo Begins First Mpox Vaccination Drive to Control Outbreak

My NewsOctober 6, 202402 mins

Congo has launched its first mpox vaccination campaign to contain the outbreak affecting multiple African nations, addressing previous vaccine inequities.

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WHO’s First Emergency Mpox Test Approved, Boosting Global Health Response

My NewsOctober 4, 202403 mins

WHO has approved the first emergency mpox diagnostic test, enhancing global efforts to detect and manage outbreaks.

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Africa Battles Severe Mpox Outbreak with Nearly 30,000 Cases in 2024

My NewsSeptember 23, 202403 mins

WHO reports nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa this year, with the DRC hardest hit. International aid is ramping up to control the outbreak.

Africa CDC and WHO Unveil $600M Plan to Combat Rising Mpox Cases

My NewsSeptember 7, 202404 mins

Africa CDC and WHO launch a $600 million response plan to address the rising mpox cases across the continent, focusing on the DRC epicenter.

Singapore Boosts Mpox Defense: New Measures to Tackle Clade I Outbreak

My NewsSeptember 4, 202402 mins

Singapore’s Ministry of Health has strengthened mpox prevention measures, including enhanced detection, tracing, isolation, and vaccination protocols to combat the spread of mpox Clade I.