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Marburg virus: Rwanda declares end to deadly outbreak

Marburg virus: Rwanda declares end to deadly outbreak

Health minister Sabin Nsanzimana said all patients being treated for the virus were being discharged.

Africa CDC endorses first locally made mpox test from Morocco

Africa CDC endorses first locally made mpox test from Morocco

The CDC has recommended the first locally produced real-time PCR test for mpox from Morocco.

Mpox: African countries 'interested' in Russian vaccine

Mpox: African countries 'interested' in Russian vaccine

Russia's consumer and health watchdog says African countries most affected by the mpox outbreak have expressed interest.

Mpox: 1,100 deaths recorded across Africa, CDC says

Mpox: 1,100 deaths recorded across Africa, CDC says

Mpox has claimed the lives of at least 1,100 people in Africa, the continent's health agency CDC said on Thursday.

DR Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations

DR Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations

The doses being administered are only meant for adults and will be given to at-risk populations and front-line workers, the health minister said.

Africa, partners pledge $314m for mpox fund

Africa, partners pledge $314m for mpox fund

African countries and health partners have pledged up to $314 million to a new mpox fund, Africa's CDC said on Thursday.

Mpox: Uganda reports rise in cases of more deadly strain

Mpox: Uganda reports rise in cases of more deadly strain

The authorities say they have not reported any casualty and are confident of containing the virus.

Mpox virus: Plan unveiled for Africa-wide emergency response

Mpox virus: Plan unveiled for Africa-wide emergency response

The plan focuses on surveillance, laboratory testing and community engagement, according to the Africa CDC.

Africa could start mpox vaccinations 'within days'

Africa could start mpox vaccinations 'within days'

Africa CDC has said that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries could start vaccinating against mpox within days.

South Africa urges West to release vaccine stockpiles as mpox spreads

South Africa urges West to release vaccine stockpiles as mpox spreads

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is time to "correct the unfair treatment" of Africa.

Mpox outbreak in Africa declared a public health emergency

Mpox outbreak in Africa declared a public health emergency

There has been 38,465 cases of mpox and 1,456 deaths in Africa since January 2022.

What’s Mpox and why is the world worried about it?

What’s Mpox and why is the world worried about it?

Global health experts are worried, warning that a new variant of the virus has emerged with the capability to transmit even more easily.