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Mpox on the Move: Africa's Latest Health Challenge!

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Africa's Mpox outbreak is now a public health emergency, but what does it mean for you? 🤔

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has taken a critical step amidst rising health concerns by declaring the ongoing Mpox outbreak a public health emergency. This declaration comes after new and increasingly severe cases have emerged in several African nations, fueled by a mutated strain of the virus that has spread rapidly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to neighboring countries. Symptoms of Mpox can range from flu-like signs to painful pus-filled lesions, and while many cases are mild, some have resulted in fatalities – a situation that has prompted urgent action from health officials.

Currently, at least six countries including Burundi, Cameroon, and Kenya are grappling with this alarming health threat. Since the outbreak began in 2022, the crisis has claimed over 1,450 lives, with many areas experiencing a surge in cases. The Africa CDC has identified that the newest strain is more infectious, raising concerns among health professionals as they work to curb its spread. Public health efforts are ongoing, emphasizing the need for robust surveillance and immediate treatment protocols to help contain the outbreak before it spirals further out of control.

In a bid to combat the rising threat, healthcare workers across the affected regions are being mobilized to administer vaccines and educate communities about preventive measures. Close contact is crucial in Mpox transmission, making it essential for both individuals and communities to practice safety guidelines. Experts are advocating for increased collaboration between nations, urging them to share resources and knowledge in fighting this health crisis, highlighting the power of unity in the face of adversity.

While experts work tirelessly to get a handle on the situation, those living in and around affected areas are being encouraged to remain vigilant and informed. This crisis serves as a stark reminder of how quickly diseases can evolve and spread, especially in our interconnected world. Understanding and responding to health emergencies like the Mpox outbreak is critical, not just for the individuals directly impacted but for global health security as a whole.

Did you know that Mpox shares similarities with smallpox? Symptoms can be quite similar, making accurate diagnosis essential. Additionally, the DRC has been one of the epicenters of Mpox cases; its dense population and healthcare challenges contribute significantly to the ongoing outbreak. Health officials continuously stress the importance of preventive measures as the best defense against such emerging health threats, because when it comes to viruses, prevention is definitely better than cure!

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Africa declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency (Voice of America)

Mpox is transmitted through close contact and causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions; most cases are mild but some can kill.

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Africa CDC Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency of ... (africacdc.org)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 13 Aug 2024 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a ...

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The mpox outbreak never ended in Africa. Now a deadlier strain is ... (Vox)

In response to new and resurging mpox outbreaks in multiple African countries, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a continent- ...

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Mpox Is Officially a Health Emergency in Africa (TIME)

A mutated mpox strain has spread to at least six African countries.

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Africa CDC declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency (The Guardian)

Democratic Republic of the Congo hard-hit by virus, with death toll on continent above 1450 since 2022.

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Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency (Aljazeera.com)

Africa's top public health body acts over outbreak of mpox that spread from the DRC to neighbouring countries.

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Mpox in Africa: New strain declared a continental public health ... (BBC News)

The virus, which can cause lesions across the whole body, has spread to other African countries, including Burundi, the Central African Republic (CAR), Kenya ...

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Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a ... (The Conversation Africa)

Some of the countries affected are Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.

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Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa. What ... (ABC News)

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, ...

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Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency by Africa CDC ... (Times of India)

Africa CDC declared a public health emergency due to the rapid spread of a deadly mpox strain. With 38465 cases and 1456 deaths reported, the situat.

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Mpox vaccines likely months away even as WHO, Africa CDC ... (Reuters)

Vaccines to help curb an escalating mpox outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries may still not reach the central African country ...

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Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency resembling early ... (The Guardian)

Outbreak resembles early days of HIV, say experts, urging accelerated access to vaccines and testing.

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What to know about the mpox public health emergency in Africa (PBS NewsHour)

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, ...

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency ... (ABC News)

He noted that the new version of mpox spreading from Congo appears to have a death rate of about 3-4%. During the global 2022 mpox outbreak that ...

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W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak (The New York Times)

The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries.

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WHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health ... (World Health Organization)

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing ...

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency (The Associated Press)

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency.

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WHO declares mpox a global health emergency as African outbreak ... (The Washington Post)

This follows an earlier emergency declaration for a 2022-2023 global outbreak. The rapid spread of a new form of mpox across Africa has sounded new alarms.

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency ... (ABC News)

The Africa CDC previously said mpox, also known as monkeypox, has been detected in 13 countries this year, and more than 96% of all cases and deaths are in ...

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BREAKING: WHO declares mpox outbreak in Africa an international ... (Livescience.com)

The World Health Organization says the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa requires a coordinated international effort to subdue.

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Mpox outbreak declared public health emergency in Africa (Turkiye)

Africa declares a public health emergency as mpox cases surge by 160% in 2024. The Africa CDC calls for urgent action to combat the outbreak, ...

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What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and what is the WHO doing? (The Associated Press)

The World Health Organization has declared the increasing spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill ...

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency (CNN)

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.

Africa CDC Director General: Mpox Outbreak a Public Health ... (Contagionlive.com)

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of ...

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WHO declares 2024 mpox surge a 'public health emergency of ... (NPR)

Cases of mpox — previously called monkeypox — have been surging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In recent weeks, cases have appeared in nearby African ...

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