Africa CDC Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency of...
International News
August 15, 2024
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has officially declared Mpox a public health emergency of continental concern. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa CDC, made the announcement in response to the rising number of Mpox cases across the continent. This declaration aims to enhance the coordination and response efforts among African nations to address the outbreak, improve surveillance, and implement effective control measures to curb the spread.