Extremely concerning, especially if mpox in Africa does not get adequate funding & access to vaccines/meds Africa CDC to Declare First-Ever Continental Health Emergency as Mpox Surges healthpolicy-watch.news/africa-cdc-to-…

Today at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Dr. Jim Kim, Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity University of Global Health Equity and his delegation for a discussion on strategies to deepen cooperation on medical care and research.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Living fully is about balance. What’s your recipe for a thriving life? #AngelouAdvice

#TeamAfrica is celebrating Moroccan star Soufiane El Bakkali who delivered a historic performance to become the first man to successfully defend his 3000m steeplechase title since 1936! You are a true Champion!

With only 200,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine available and a need for 10 million doses to effectively control the outbreak, international solidarity is crucial. Let’s support global vaccination efforts. #VaccinesSaveLives

After Covid vaccine inequity, Africa now faces Mpox vaccine inequity “only 200,000 mpox vaccine doses available out of the 10 million needed in Africa” according to Jean Kaseya Africa CDC

With just 200,000 Mpox vaccine doses available out of the 10 million needed to control the outbreak, global solidarity is essential. Let’s unite in supporting vaccination efforts worldwide. #VaccinesSaveLives

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In a critical move to safeguard the health and security of millions, our Director General at Africa CDC has officially declared the ongoing #Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (#PHECS) during a special press briefing today. This declaration

Today, we declare #Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security. With 2,863 confirmed cases and 517 deaths across 13 African countries in 2024 alone, Mpox is a crisis demanding our collective action. Africa CDC is activating resources, partnerships, and leading

The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on #mpox is convening today. Read more about the IHR Emergency Committee here:🔗bit.ly/3AoE3FO Read Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's opening remarks here: 🔗bit.ly/3X1v0TU

5 facts on the outbreak of #Mpox

#Mpox outbreak is a health emergency in #Africa: 10M vaccines are needed to control it. Global action & solidarity are urgent. At the forefront of this effort, EU HERA has worked with partners to secure 215k vaccine doses for donation to Africa CDC & affected countries. #AUEU

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus "Today, the Emergency Committee met and advised me that in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice"-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #mpox x.com/WHO/status/182…

Historic first: Under Jean Kaseya leadership, #Africa #CDC declared the continent’s first-ever Public Health Emergency of Continental Security due to mpox spread, swiftly followed by a #WHO global health emergency declaration. For the first time, regional and global emergencies

Statement by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, the African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) on the situation of Mpox outbreak in Africa. bit.ly/3yKEjyq

Grateful for the strong support from #SADC Heads of State & Government at the 44th Summit in Harare. They commended Africa CDC’s leadership in combating multiple outbreaks including mpox. My proposal for a Continental summit of Heads of State has been endorsed, marking a critical

I provided an update on the current Mpox situation in Africa on NBC News. We discussed Africa CDC's response measures to prevent the virus from spreading and the #Mpox vaccines roll out as well as their equitable distribution. Watch the full interview here:

🚨 Africa CDC, in partnership with EU HERA and Bavarian Nordic, has achieved a historic milestone for public health in Africa 🇨🇩. The Democratic Republic of Congo has received its first shipment of #Mpox vaccines, with nearly 100,000 doses now in hand. This pivotal moment

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