Partnership to Accelerate Mpox and Other Outbreaks Testing and Sequencing in Africa (PAMTA)
Background Across Africa, the persistent threat of infectious disease outbreaks continues to challenge public health systems, economies, and communities. From Ebola to COVID-19, and now Mpox, the continent faces a complex landscape of emerging and re-emerging pathogens. Mpox, in particular, has underscored the urgent need for robust diagnostic infrastructure. Despite growing detection and sequencing capacity, […]
Mpox Molecular Diagnostic Tests(RT-PCR)
On 13 August 2024, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the ongoing mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). The World Health Organization (WHO) followed this the next day, which extended the alert internationally as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). After these declarations, many countries […]
Mpox Sequencing in Africa
Spread of Clade 1 Mpox Situation Summary Mpox virus (MPXV) is a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus. Symptoms typically include fever, skin rash, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. Severe cases can lead to complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis. As of 31 August 2024, more than 24,873 cases (5,549 confirmed cases) Mpox cases and 643 […]