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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Mpox

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Health Ministry Confirmes Mpox Case in Angola

  The Health ministry has confirmed a case of Mpox in Luanda Province, Angola. The affected individual, a Congolese citizen, has been isolated. The African Centers for Disease Control declared the outbreak a public health emergency, followed by the World Health Organization on August 13 and 14. Ben Nangombe is the Executive Director of the Ministry.  

todayNovember 21, 2024 5

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Africa

Girls more susceptible to Mpox sub-variant

A study has shown that girls and young women may be more vulnerable to a sub-variant of the mpox virus, which has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to nearby countries. Research published in Eurosurveillance reveals that among 154 confirmed cases in Burundi between 3 July and 9 September 2024, the median age was 9.5 years. According to Bloomberg, the average age for infected girls was six, while for […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 8

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Rwanda’s Marburg Virus Outbreak Eases After Vaccinations With Mpox Still Spreading

Rwanda’s Marburg virus outbreak is showing signs of improvement following the vaccination of high-risk groups, including healthcare workers as per Reuters. However, Mpox cases continue to spread to new African countries, according to Rwanda's health minister and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. In early October, Rwanda initiated vaccinations to curb the Ebola-like Marburg virus outbreak in the country.

todayOctober 18, 2024 10

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Mpox Case Detected in Nakasongola Jail In Uganda

A case of mpox has been reported in Nakasongola jail in central Uganda, according to a prison spokesperson. Reuters reports that the patient has been isolated and is receiving treatment. The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years in August, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, which has since spread to Burundi, […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 6

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DRC Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign Amid Rising Death Toll and EU Vaccine Support

The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun administering mpox vaccines, starting with medical staff before extending to the public next week indicates Duetsche Welle. The country has recorded nearly 1,000 deaths and over 30,000 mpox cases amid an outbreak that has spread to 16 neighboring countries. The World Health Organization reported that 70% of the 988 deaths across Africa were children under five. The European Union has sent its first […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 8

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Ghana okwa dhidhilike oshipotha shotango sho Mpox nuumvo

Ghana ohela okwa dhidhilike oshipotha shotango sho Mpox nuumvo,sho oshitopolwa tashi kondjitha etukuko lyo Mpox. Omalelo guuhaku ogati okanona ka gumwa ,hoka keli monkalo ombwaanawa okiikalekelwa,naamboka yaya nako mekwatathano otaya nongononwa. Oludhi lombuto nalo otalu konakonwa. O Africa news oya lopota kutya Iipotha ya konda 200 tayi fekelwa otayi konakonwa moshilongo. Credit:africanews

todayOctober 4, 2024 11

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Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing Underway to Identify Variant

  Ghana's health service has confirmed its first case of mpox in 2024, though the specific variant has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting tests to determine if the strain is clade Ib, a variant that has sparked international concern due to its rapid spread and limited available information. A health official told Reuters that this particular variant is being closely watched as its behavior remains largely unknown. Ghana […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 16

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WHO approves first Mpox vaccine for Africa

The World Health Organization has approved the use of an Mpox vaccine for the first time, which it says should facilitate “timely and increased access” for millions at risk in Africa where the latest outbreak has infected more than 20,000 so far this year. Matt Wells from UN news reports.  

todaySeptember 16, 2024 16

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