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UNHCR warns refugees and displaced face heightened threat from mpox outbreak in African countries

UNHCR warns refugees and displaced face heightened threat from mpox outbreak in African countries

Aug 28, 2024, at 02:54 pm

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday that the mpox outbreak could have devastating effects on refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected African countries if urgent support is not forthcoming.

European body advises travellers to consider mpox vaccine

European body advises travellers to consider mpox vaccine

Aug 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has directed travellers who are planning to visit Africa should consider getting vaccinated amid mpox outbreak in the region.

Mpox cases spikes to unprecedented levels in Africa, WHO issues alert

Mpox cases spikes to unprecedented levels in Africa, WHO issues alert

Aug 09, 2024, at 02:53 pm

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday raised the response to the mpox outbreak in over a dozen African countries to the highest level, mobilizing efforts across the agency.