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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.

Uganda the latest to report mpox cases

Uganda the latest to report mpox cases

Nine people were under medical surveillance following contact with the two confirmed cases, the authorities said.

Mpox cases spike by 160% across Africa - CDC

Mpox cases spike by 160% across Africa - CDC

Of the more than 14,000 cases reported to the Africa CDC, more than 96% of cases and deaths are in DR Congo.

World Hepatitis Day: How the disease kills every 30 seconds

World Hepatitis Day: How the disease kills every 30 seconds

The World Health Organization says Africa has the highest prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) with 82.3 million persons living with chronic infection.