Uganda Gets 2000 Doses of Mpox Vaccine – 9th September 2024.
In this article, The Insider reports that the African Center for Disease Control (CDC) has allocated 2,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine to Uganda. The aim is to immunize up to 1,000 people against Mpox. Additionally, the vaccine will need to undergo testing, and its related literature must be reviewed.
WHO, Health ministry dispatch experts to Nakaseke (independent.co.ug) –
According to the Independent, the Ugandan government has sent a team of experts, jointly with the World Health Organization (WHO), to Nakaseke to tackle the mpox outbreak, which has resulted in 22 confirmed cases nationwide.
Nurses working in fear: BBC visits mpox epicenter – 10th September 2024.
In this article, the BBC reports that medical staff on the frontline of the battle against Mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and are desperate for vaccine arrival to curb the ongoing infection rate.
W.H.O. Authorizes Mpox Vaccine, Clearing Way for Use in Africa – 13th September 2024.
According to the New York Times, the World Health Organization (WHO) has invited mpox vaccine manufacturers to submit their products for Emergency Use Listing to broaden vaccine access worldwide.
Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC – 19th September 2024.
In an article, The Monitor reports that the Africa CDC has warned about the likelihood of a worsening of Mpox cases in the coming weeks due to a 177% increase in cases over the past year, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Suspected Mpox patients isolated in Kisoro district- 29th August 2024.
Daily Monitor in this article reports about two suspected mpox patients, a 35-year-old woman and her 3-year-old child, have been isolated in Kisoro District, Uganda, after showing symptoms similar to mpox.
DR Congo reports 35 new Mpox deaths- 28th August 2024.
Daily Monitor reports on a devastating mpox outbreak in DRC, where 35 new deaths have been recorded, bringing the total to 605 fatalities, amidst a surge in infections in the provinces of Kinshasa, Kongo Central, and Nord-Ubangi, with the country's overall case count standing at 16,743
Another Mpox case confirmed in Entebbe- 23rd August 2024.
Daily monitor in this article reports on the confirmation of another mpox case in Entebbe, Uganda, bringing the total number of cases to four, with the Ministry of Health assuring that the patient is receiving proper care and measures are in place to prevent further spread of the disease.