Africa

The Mpox virus is a serious health threat...We cannot afford to take this outbreak lightly. The National Public Health Institute...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the country's mpox strategy entails prioritising surveillance. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the focal point of the global mpox outbreak, with the majority of...

In response to the escalating mpox crisis across Africa, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has unveiled several new initiatives designed to...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), following a sharp increase...

WHO's regional response plan requires an initial US$ 15 million to support surveillance, preparedness and response activities, the global body...

Global health authorities have updated their risk assessment concerning the Avian Influenza A(H3N8) virus, following recent developments in its spread...

Within one week, the number of mpox cases in Africa increased by over 2,000 but the number of countries affected...

Africa CDC did not sit in its office and make a declaration. No, it was a consultative process. Jean Kaseya,...

In what Muhammad Ali Pate, Nigeria's Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, described as a bold move that could...