Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | October 28, 2025 – Africa CDC has received an additional donation of 110,000 doses of mpox vaccines from Bavarian Nordic to support the ongoing response to the mpox outbreak across the continent.
The vaccines have been allocated to Uganda, one of the countries most affected in 2025, through the Mpox Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM), coordinated by Africa CDC in collaboration with key global health partners. This contribution significantly increases vaccine availability in Uganda and strengthens the continent’s ability to respond swiftly and equitably to ongoing outbreaks.
H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, said: “Africa CDC welcomes this continued partnership with Bavarian Nordic in responding to the ongoing mpox outbreak. This donation of vaccines will significantly strengthen Uganda’s outbreak response and supports our collective efforts to ensure timely and equitable access to life-saving tools across Africa. Sustained collaboration with our partners is vital to achieving a continent that is prepared, self-reliant, and resilient against public health threats.”
With this new contribution, Bavarian Nordic has now committed a total of 165,000 doses of its MVA-BN vaccine to Africa. Previous donations have supported outbreak response efforts through Africa CDC, the European Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), and Gavi-eligible countries.
Paul Chaplin, President and CEO of Bavarian Nordic, added: “Mpox remains a health emergency in Africa as evidenced by the continued spread across the continent and increase in the number of cases. The continued availability of funding and vaccines is critical for a successful public health response, and we are pleased to reinforce our commitment through another donation of our mpox vaccine.”
Through the Mpox Access and Allocation Mechanism, Africa CDC continues to coordinate the equitable distribution of vaccines and other medical countermeasures to affected Member States. The mechanism is a key instrument in implementing the New Public Health Order for Africa, ensuring that the continent remains prepared, self-reliant, and resilient against current and emerging health threats.
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