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Limited testing hampers mpox response in DRC

World Health Organization warns that limited testing capacity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fueling the spread of mpox.

The mpox outbreak has been particularly severe in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has received 50,000 additional mpox vaccine doses from the United States to help combat the ongoing epidemic.

Guinea has confirmed its first case of mpox, joining other countries in the region experiencing outbreaks of the virus.

Aspen Pharmacare is exploring the production of mpox vaccines to address the ongoing outbreak in Africa.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has pledged to support the DRC in combating the mpox outbreak with vaccine deliveries and other measures.

Africa is desperately seeking funds to combat the surging mpox outbreak, with less than 10% of the estimated $245 million needed secured.

Sudan is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak and widespread flooding, fueled by ongoing conflict.

Vaccine inequity remains a major issue as Congo awaits its first shipment of mpox vaccines.

Urgent action is needed to protect vulnerable children from the escalating climate crisis, the global body has said.