Tag: mpox
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Israel reports first case of aggressive monkeypox strain amid vaccine shortage
Israel confirms first case of aggressive monkeypox strain Israel has identified its first case of the more aggressive Clade 1b strain of mpox, commonly known as monkeypox, in a traveler returning from abroad. The Health Ministry announced that the patient is currently in isolation and receiving medical care as authorities assess potential exposure risks to…
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Israel confirms first case of aggressive monkeypox Clade 1b strain amid vaccine shortage
Israel records first Clade 1b monkeypox case amid vaccine supply concerns Israel has confirmed its first case of the more aggressive Clade 1b strain of mpox, commonly known as monkeypox, in a traveler returning from abroad. The Health Ministry announced the case on the heels of growing concerns about a prolonged shortage of mpox vaccines…
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Africa CDC Urges Malawi Media to Elevate Public Health Messaging on Cholera, Measles, Mpox
Overview The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has publicly pressed Malawi’s media to assume a more responsible role in shaping and disseminating accurate information about public health emergencies. With outbreaks and health threats such as cholera, measles, and Mpox looming, reliable messaging is essential to safeguard communities and guide effective responses.…
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Africa CDC Pushes Malawi Media Toward Stronger Public Health Messaging
Opening Call: Africa CDC Urges Malawi Media to Elevate Public Health Messaging The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a strong call to Malawi’s media outlets to step up their role in disseminating accurate, timely information during public health emergencies. With threats ranging from cholera to measles and Mpox, the…
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Kenya reports first Mpox case in Garissa as health worker tests positive
Background: Mpox awareness in Kenya Kenya has been monitoring mpox—also known as monkeypox—outbreaks with heightened vigilance in recent years. The disease, caused by the mpox virus, typically presents with fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes, and it can spread through close contact. Health officials have emphasized early detection, contact tracing, and vaccination where appropriate to…
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Kenya Reports First Mpox Case in Garissa as Health Worker Tests Positive
Kenya confirms first Mpox case in Garissa, linked to a health worker Kenyan health authorities confirmed the country’s first case of monkeypox, or Mpox, in Garissa County on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s disease surveillance efforts. The case involves a health worker who tested positive for Mpox, underscoring the ongoing need for…
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Kenya Confirms Mpox Case in Garissa as Health Worker Tests Positive
Kenya Records its First Mpox Case in Garissa Kenya has confirmed its first case of monkeypox (Mpox) in Garissa County, marking a significant development in the country’s public health landscape. The case involves a health worker who tested positive for Mpox, according to authorities monitoring the outbreak. Health officials say they have launched a rapid…
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Africa CDC Expands Mpox Response with Bavarian Nordic Vaccine Donation
Africa CDC Expands Mpox Response with Bavarian Nordic Vaccine Donation In a continued bid to strengthen Africa’s readiness against mpox, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has received an additional donation of 110,000 mpox vaccine doses from Bavarian Nordic. The vaccines are allocated to Uganda, one of the countries most affected…
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Africa CDC Strengthens Mpox Response with Bavarian Nordic Vaccines
Continued Partnership Accelerates Africa’s Mpox Response Africa CDC has received a further boost in its mpox response with an additional donation of 110,000 doses of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic. The vaccines are allocated to Uganda, one of the countries hardest hit in 2025, through the Mpox Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) coordinated…
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Mpox Clade Ib Spreads in Europe: Why Vaccination Remains Key
Mpox Clade Ib: A new reminder for vaccination Health authorities in Europe are raising alarms as the mpox (monkeypox) landscape shifts with the emergence of clade Ib cases in several countries. While mpox has historically affected different populations, recent reporting shows small numbers of clade Ib infections in Portugal, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and the…