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Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surges 177%, Deaths Rise 38.5% as Continent Struggles to Respond
The mpox outbreak in Africa continues to escalate, with a 177% surge in cases and a 38.5% rise in deaths in the past week. Healthcare systems are overwhelmed and resources are scarce, posing significant challenges in controlling the epidemic.
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Machakos Family Still Seeking Government Help One Month After Kin Abducted in DRC
A Kenyan truck driver, Florence Wanza Munyao, was kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of Congo by the FDLR militia one month ago. Her family in Machakos County is still awaiting her return and calls for government intervention.
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Gavi Secures Half a Million Mpox Vaccine Doses for Africa
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced the purchase of 500,000 doses of the Bavarian Nordic Mpox vaccine to aid in the fight against the outbreak in Africa.
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Negotiations Resume for Pandemic Treaty as Mpox Outbreak Hits Kenya
International negotiations for a pandemic treaty have resumed in response to the Mpox outbreak, but concerns remain about equitable access to treatments and vaccines for poor countries.
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Gov’t Plans to Spend Ksh.6.7B on Mpox Management: Is Kenya Ready to Contain the Virus?
The Kenyan government has announced a Ksh.6.7 billion allocation to manage the Mpox outbreak, including community-based surveillance, health worker training, and infrastructure development. Experts express concerns about effective implementation and resource allocation.
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