Mpox declared public health emergency with fears of spread across borders Compared with the same period last year, cases are up 160% and deaths have increased by 19% The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
African authority declares mpox a public health emergency The African Union's health watchdog on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent. Radio France Internationale · Aug 13, 2024
Africa's CDC Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency The African Union's health watchdog on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent, saying the move is a "clarion call for action". International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024
Africa's top health body declares monkeypox a 'public health emergency' Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a “public health emergency of continental security” by Africa’s top health body over an outbreak that spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries. France 24 · Aug 13, 2024
Africa mpox outbreak sparks health emergency warning At least 16 countries have seen mpox infections as experts weigh option to declare public health emergency The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
What is mpox and why has it been declared a global health emergency? The World Health Organization is warning that the increasing spread of the virus in Africa could cross over into other continents The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
Mpox outbreak puts Africa on brink of official public health emergency African disease control centre urges ‘collective and collaborative approach’ after cases rise by 160% year on year The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
We need resources to fight health impacts of climate crisis, Africans tell Cop28 Continent must have more resilient health systems and local vaccine manufacturing to prevent next pandemic, says public health body The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023