Health News Update on Mpox 13-20 October

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Current status of the epidemic :

-Number of confirmed cases: 7,535 confirmed cases.

– Number of deaths: 32 deaths among confirmed cases.

– Countries most affected: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with 6,169 confirmed cases and 25 deaths, followed by Burundi with 987 confirmed cases and no deaths, and Nigeria with 94 confirmed cases and no deaths.

This week’s news:

– Zambia: First case of Mpox detected

– Ghana: Two new cases detected, the first since 2023.

– Central African Republic and Nigeria: These countries are considered endemic for Mpox.

International response :

-Vaccination: WHO has granted pre-vaccination qualification for people aged 12 to 17.

– Transmission protocol: The Mpox transmission protocol has been translated into French and is available on request.

Control efforts :

– Awareness-raising: Awareness-raising campaigns are underway to inform people about preventive measures.

– Humanitarian aid: Organizations such as the International Rescue Committee (IRC) continue to provide an emergency response in the Central African Republic.

This information demonstrates the ongoing efforts to control the epidemic and protect public health in Africa.