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Congo Launches Mopox Vaccinations After Global Emergency Declaration

A health worker attends to a mpox patient, at a treatment centre in Munigi, eastern Congo, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Congo will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from

In a significant development, Congo has initiated mpox vaccinations, marking a crucial step in combating the recent outbreaks in Africa. The vaccination campaign comes nearly two months after the outbreaks were declared a global emergency, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

The decision to begin mpox vaccinations in Congo is a proactive measure aimed at containing the spread of the disease and protecting public health. Health authorities have been working tirelessly to prepare for this crucial phase of the response, ensuring that the necessary resources and infrastructure are in place to facilitate the vaccination drive.

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