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Africa to declare mpox outbreak a health emergency
Africa CDC to take 'appropriate action' as cases surge
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The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is set to declare the ongoing mpox outbreak a public health emergency of continental concern, the agency's director general has said.
Dr Jean Kaseya said the agency was taking "appropriate action" in response to the rising number of cases.
The declaration will be the first of its kind by the Africa CDC, which was established in 2016 to coordinate disease control efforts across the continent.
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral infection that can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle aches, and a rash.
The current outbreak in Africa began in May 2022, and has since spread to over 30 countries, with more than 7,000 cases reported.
The Africa CDC estimates that the continent needs 10 million doses of mpox vaccine to combat the current outbreak.
Ngashi Ngongo, chief of staff at the Africa CDC, said the agency was working with partners to secure the necessary vaccines.
"We are committed to working with our partners to control this outbreak and protect the health of the people of Africa," Ngongo said.
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