Tag: Mpox (monkeypox)
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Rwanda Begins Administration of Mpox Vaccines, Marking a First in Africa
Rwanda has initiated the administration of Mpox vaccines, marking a significant milestone as the first African country to do so. This initiative, covered by FRANCE 24 English, is aimed at curbing the spread of the Mpox virus, which has seen outbreaks in various parts of the world. The vaccination campaign targets groups at the highest…
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WHO Announces Arrival of Mpox Vaccines in DR Congo Amid Surge in Cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that vaccines against Mpox will soon be arriving in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amidst a surge in cases in the country and nearby regions. The vaccines, including donations from Danish drug maker Bavarian Nordic, are part of a global response to contain the outbreaks, which the…
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Gabon Celebrates First Anniversary of Transitional Government Following “Liberation Coup”
Gabon celebrated the first anniversary of what has been described as a “liberation coup” by the transitional government. The country marked this occasion with a military parade and fireworks. A year ago, military officers overthrew President Ali Bongo and his government, ending the Bongo family’s 55-year hold on power, and General Brice Oligui Nguema was…
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Goma Commemoration: Justice Sought a Year After Soldiers Killed 56 Protesters
In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s city of Goma, survivors of a brutal crackdown on a protest a year ago, where 56 demonstrators were shot dead by soldiers, commemorated the tragic event and voiced their dissatisfaction with the justice system. The protest, which aimed to demand the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers, was met with lethal…
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France 24 Debunks Misinformation on Mpox: No Links to COVID Vaccine or Sexual Orientation
Amidst an outbreak of Mpox across several African countries, triggering the highest alert from the World Health Organization (WHO), there’s been a notable increase in online disinformation. False claims include the virus being linked to the COVID-19 vaccine side effects or being transmitted exclusively through gay sex. These assertions have been debunked, emphasizing the need…
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EU Health Agency Alerts Member States to Prepare for Surge in More Contagious Mpox Strain
The European Union’s health agency has issued a warning for member states to brace for more cases of mpox, following the confirmation of a new, more contagious and dangerous strain known as clade 1B in Sweden. This alert emphasizes the need for heightened preparedness, planning, and awareness to ensure rapid detection and response. Clade 1B’s…