Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues
August 27, 2024
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has released alarming new figures on the mpox situation across the continent. In a recent online briefing, Dr. Jean Kaseya, the organization's director, revealed a stark increase in mortality rates, with 81 new fatalities reported in just the past week. This surge brings the cumulative toll to 622 deaths out of 22,863 confirmed cases.
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has released alarming new figures on the mpox situation across the continent. In a recent online briefing, Dr. Jean Kaseya, the organization's director, revealed a stark increase in mortality rates, with 81 new fatalities reported in just the past week. This surge brings the cumulative toll to 622 deaths out of 22,863 confirmed cases.