Health officials are facing unprecedented challenges as mpox has spread to 15 African countries in 2024, with six experiencing their first cases of the disease.
The arrival of mpox vaccines in Africa is a crucial development, as health officials scramble to contain the deadliest surge of the disease on the continent.
Nicaise Ndembi emphasizes the importance of the vaccines being distributed, highlighting that they were not available during the previous global outbreak in 2022.
Despite uncertainty regarding the efficacy of the vaccine against the new clade I strain, experts remain optimistic and advocate for its implementation in high-risk populations.
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