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Nigeria starts mpox vaccination

Nigeria starts mpox vaccination

Nigeria has started mpox vaccinations, administering shots to health workers and people with weak immune systems at hospitals in the capital Abuja.

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 infections in DRC 'stagnating': WHO

Mpox infections in DRC 'stagnating': WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) says mpox vaccinations in the DRC appear to be "plateauing."

Mpox cases in Africa surged by 545% in 2024: Africa CDC

Mpox cases in Africa surged by 545% in 2024: Africa CDC

Over 50,000 suspected cases and over 1,000 deaths across 19 African countries.

Rwanda's Marburg cases decline

Rwanda's Marburg cases decline

Rwanda's outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus is easing after most vulnerable people get vaccinated.

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.

Kenya records first mpox-related death

Kenya records first mpox-related death

Kenya has recorded its first case of mpox-related death, health officials said on Monday.

Zimbabwe reports its first two cases of mpox

Zimbabwe reports its first two cases of mpox

Zimbabwe has confirmed its first two cases of mpox, with the government saying it was detected on people who had entered the country from neighbouring nations.

Zambia records first mpox case

Zambia records first mpox case

Zambia has recorded its first case of mpox, the government announced on Thursday.

Stigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight

Stigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight

Some mpox patients in Burundi have decried being stitmatised, with the government now saying it has launched a probe into the reported stigma.

Mpox virus: Ugandan prisoner isolated after testing positive

Mpox virus: Ugandan prisoner isolated after testing positive

The authorities say the virus was detected on a patient being held for murder and suspect he came in with it.

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.