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Mpox vaccines arrive in Congo, but not fast enough as the disease spreads and deaths mount fast

Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but they say much more is needed.

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Mpox Vaccines Reach Congo—Millions More Are Needed

However, it will not be enough to stop the spread of mpox. The 380,000 promised doses are less than 15 percent of the 3 million doses authorities have said are needed to end the mpox outbreaks in Congo.

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Democratic Republic of Congo will start mpox vaccination campaign early

Democratic Republic of Congo will start its mpox vaccination campaign on Oct. 2, nearly a week earlier than previously planned, the head of its outbreak response said on Wednesday.

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WHO pandemic threat director: Here’s what needs to happen to combat mpox

Global neglect led us to the current mpox outbreak. A global response, based on equity and solidarity, is the only thing that can get us out of it, writes WHO’s Maria D. Van Kerkhove.

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UNICEF Launches US$58.8M Appeal to Combat Mpox Crisis Affecting Children in Six African Nations

UNICEF’s response is designed to prevent transmission, reduce secondary harm to children, and strengthen preparedness in the ...

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UK government buys over 150,000 doses of Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine

While no cases of clade I mpox have yet been detected in the UK, the strain has rapidly spread outside the Democratic ...

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How UNICEF Fights Mpox In Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Mpox cases are on the rise in Africa, and children are particularly at risk. Learn what UNICEF is doing to protect children and stop the spread — and how to help.

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