The Democratic Republic of Congo receives first Mpox vaccines

The Africa CDC and UNICEF have delivered 99,100 doses of JYNNEOS mpox vaccine to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the start of a crucial vaccination campaign. This initiative aims to combat the escalating mpox epidemic in the country, which has reported over 4,901 confirmed cases and 629 deaths since the beginning of 2024 – a significant increase from previous years.

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