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Africa is the hardest-hit continent. Nineteen countries have recorded Mpox cases since the start of the year. Canada has also confirmed the first case of Clade I Mpox and its public health agency said the case was linked to travel associated with the ongoing outbreak in central and eastern Africa. The DRC remains the epicenter of the disease outbreak.
The WHO said The Mpox outbreak continues to be a public health emergency of international concern after the conclusion of the body’s emergency committee unveiled recently based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases, operational challenges in the field, and the need to mount and sustain a cohesive response across countries and partners,” a statement read.
Africa is the hardest-hit continent. Nineteen countries have recorded Mpox cases since the start of the year. Canada has also confirmed the first case of Clade I Mpox and its public health agency said the case was linked to travel associated with the ongoing outbreak in central and eastern Africa. The DRC remains the epicenter of the disease outbreak.
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Authorities said over 50,000 people have been vaccinated in areas with the most cases. The government plans to roll out a vaccination program in Kinshasa next week. Last week, the World Health Organization approved a second Mpox vaccine for emergency use listing (EUL) – a process to evaluate the quality, safety, and efficacy of medical products. To date, Africa has reported more than 46,000 suspected Mpox cases in the current outbreak, including 1,081 deaths.
