Gavi Purchases Mpox Vaccine for Africa
Gavi Secures Mpox Vaccine for Africa Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has made a significant move to combat the spread of mpox in Africa by purchasing 500,000 doses of the Bavarian Nordic...
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Nigeria to Begin Mpox Vaccination Amid Rising Concerns
Vaccination Schedule Announced The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has confirmed the start of Nigeria’s Mpox vaccination campaign on October 8, 2024. This initiative follows a preparatory vaccine deployment phase...
Mpox Outbreak in Nigeria: FG Tightens Border Surveillance
Strengthened Border Controls Amid Health Crisis In light of the recent Mpox outbreak, the Nigerian government has escalated its surveillance and screening efforts at all national entry points. This proactive measure aims...
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency
Mpox Outbreak in DR Congo Sparks Global Concern The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa as a public health emergency of international concern. The...