Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing

Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated Congo needs at least 3 million mpox vaccines to stop the virus, and another 7 million for the rest of Africa. So far, WHO and partners have allocated 900,000 vaccines to nine African countries affected by mpox and expect 6 million vaccines to be available by the end of this year.
Officials say mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing
Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing” — a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization made a global emergency declaration in August might be on the decline.
More Than 50,000 Vaccinated Against Mpox In DR Congo, Rwanda: WHO
More than 50,000 people have so far been vaccinated against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, the World Health Organization's chief said on Friday.
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing, but more vaccines needed to stamp out virus
In recent weeks, Congo has reported about 200 to 300 lab-confirmed mpox cases every week, according to WHO. That’s down from nearly 400 cases a week in July. The decline is also apparent in Kamituga,
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The number of mpox cases in Congo may be stabilising but there is more the need for more vaccines remains. View on euronews
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