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INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA WHAT: Weekly engagement with the media to provide updates on the Mpox outbreak situation in DRC and other affected Member States.
What is mpox? Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by a double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus of the Poxviridae family. The
On Aug 13, 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared mpox a public health emergency of continental security (PHECS) in
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KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo – On August 19, 2024, the Africa CDC, in partnership with the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), launched a hands-on training on
Africa CDC has pledged to deliver 10 million Mpox vaccine doses by 2025, marking a significant commitment to strengthening health security across the continent. In
