The report noted that cumulatively, there is over a 194 per cent increase in cases recorded this year when compared to the same time in 2023.
SPECIAL REPORT: Antimicrobial resistance crisis heightens in Nigeria, other countriesYahaya Bello and EFCC’s circus show, By Zainab Suleiman OkinoHow Ukraine’s Superhuman Centre is helping war heroes walk againINVESTIGATION: How displaced Nigerian villagers are massacred in search for foodBetween Dangote and NNPCL, who do Nigerians Believe?, By Moses Adewole has raised concerns over the low testing rate for Mpox in Africa, as “cases are steadily increasing across all affected countries.
The Democratic Republic of Congo accounts for the majority of cases, with over 26,267 cases, followed by Burundi, Central Africa Republic , Congo, Uganda, Côte D’Ivoire, Liberia, Kenya, Nigeria and Gabon. It also said the testing rate remains less than 80 per cent in DRC, Burundi, Congo, Liberia, and Kenya, emphasising the need for enhanced surveillance, contact tracing, lab testing and expansion.
Africa CDC added that there is ongoing planning for the research response for the planned roll of the MVA vaccines.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rwanda begins mpox vaccination -- first in AfricaRwanda has begun an mpox vaccination campaign with 1,000 doses of the vaccine.
Read more »
Mpox Outbreak Remains Uncontrolled in Africa, Cases SurgeThe Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed concern over the uncontrolled Mpox outbreak across Africa, reporting a surge in cases in several countries. Despite efforts to contain the spread through vaccination campaigns, the disease continues to pose a significant threat.
Read more »
Gavi partners Bavarian Nordic to supply 500k mpox vaccines to AfricaGavi has secured 500,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine from Bavarian Nordic to combat the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa.
Read more »
Rwanda becomes first in Africa to begin Mpox vaccinationRwanda has launched the first mpox vaccination campaign in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent's fight against the disease. As of Tuesday, the country administered 300 doses of the vaccine to high-risk individuals in a border region with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Read more »
Report: US to donate 1m mpox vaccine doses to AfricaUnited States President Joe Biden will reportedly announce on Tuesday the donation of 1 million mpox vaccine doses to support their response to the outbreak.
Read more »
Akwa Ibom records five mpox cases as contact tracing beginsSamuel Etuk, the disease surveillance and notification officer, Akwa Ibom ministry of health, says the state has recorded five cases of Monkey Pox (Mpox).
Read more »