Rwanda, Mpox
Mpox vaccines administered in Rwanda, first in Africa
The vaccination campaign against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to begin on October 2. The country at the epicenter of the outbreak registered more than 24,000 cases. Meanwhile, vaccination has already begun in neighbouring Rwanda.
DR Congo mpox vaccination campagin to begin October 2
The vaccination campaign against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to begin on October 2, the public health institute said Thursday, as the country registered more than 24,000 cases of the virus.
Democratic Republic of Congo receives 50,000 doses of mpox vaccine from US
Since early 2024, country has reported over 4,900 confirmed mpox cases and more than 620 deaths, according to official figures - Anadolu Ajansı
Gavi's Strategic Purchase of 500,000 mpox Vaccine Doses to Combat Africa Outbreak
Global vaccine alliance Gavi will buy 500,000 doses of Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to address an outbreak in Africa, prioritizing the Democratic Republic of Congo. The $50 million investment includes transportation and administration costs.
Mpox epicentre DRC receives first vaccines to contain outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of an  mpox outbreak, on Thursday, received its first vaccines — almost half of 200,000 doses donated by the European Union and due to arrive by the end of the week to fight its spread.
Why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo struggling to contain mpox?
The most impacted country due to mpox is struggling to contain it. Here's a look at why that's the case. View on euronews ...
Mpox vaccines arrive in Congo, but not fast enough as the disease spreads and deaths mount fast
Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but ...
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Skin-scarring training planned in Congo for 1970s-era mpox shot
African health-care workers fighting the rapid spread of a virulent mpox strain will learn how to effectively scratch under ...
Mpox Vaccines Reach Congo—Millions More Are Needed
However, it will not be enough to stop the spread of mpox. The 380,000 promised doses are less than 15 percent of the 3 ...
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World Health Organization (WHO) delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
World Health Organization (WHO) delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
Democratic Republic of Congo will start mpox vaccination campaign early
Democratic Republic of Congo will start its mpox vaccination campaign on Oct. 2, nearly a week earlier than previously ...
First shipment of mpox vaccines arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo received its first shipment of mpox vaccines today, three weeks after the UN declared a ...
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Third of Burundi mpox cases in children under five: UN
Youngsters have been especially impacted by mpox outbreaks raging in Africa, with children under five accounting for nearly a ...
UNICEF Puts Children Front And Center In Mpox Response
UNICEF and partners are scaling up the emergency response in the DRC, Burundi and other countries in Africa, but more donor ...