Topic: mpox
WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine To Be Administered In 2 Doses
The vaccine is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, for adults aged 18 and over.
The vaccine is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, for adults aged 18 and over.
Gov’t Plans To Spend Ksh.6.7B On Mpox Management
Controlling the regional spread of Mpox cases in less than five counties has been allocated about Ksh. 2.3 billion with Ksh.941 million which is a lion’s share of the total budget set to be spent on training health workers
Controlling the regional spread of Mpox cases in less than five counties has been allocated about Ksh. 2.3 billion with Ksh.941 million which is a lion’s share of the total budget set to be spent on training health workers
Two Mpox Patients Discharged, 3 Remain Under Treatment
Kenya confirmed its fifth M-pox case on September 6, and the government announced plans to start administering vaccines for the disease by December.
Kenya confirmed its fifth M-pox case on September 6, and the government announced plans to start administering vaccines for the disease by December.
Ministry Of Health Confirms Fifth Mpox Case In Mombasa
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa said her spouse was the fourth confirmed case and is currently isolated at the Utange Hospital’s mpox isolation center.
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa said her spouse was the fourth confirmed case and is currently isolated at the Utange Hospital’s mpox isolation center.
Congo Receives First Batch Of 99,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses
The plane carrying doses manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union touched down in Kinshasa around 13:00 local time.
The plane carrying doses manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union touched down in Kinshasa around 13:00 local time.
Third Case Of Mpox Confirmed In Nairobi County
The Ministry of Health has reported a third confirmed case of Mpox in Kenya. A 30-year-old woman in Nairobi has tested positive for the disease, with health officials noting that she recently traveled to Uganda.
The Ministry of Health has reported a third confirmed case of Mpox in Kenya. A 30-year-old woman in Nairobi has tested positive for the disease, with health officials noting that she recently traveled to Uganda.
Ministry Of Heath Confirms Third Mpox Case In Nairobi
The Heath Ministry has tested 89 samples for Mpox, with 79 testing negative and seven still under analysis.
The Heath Ministry has tested 89 samples for Mpox, with 79 testing negative and seven still under analysis.
Uganda Confirms Two More Cases Of Mpox
The two new patients were infected with the clade 1b strain of the virus, Health Ministry Director General of Health Services Henry Mwebesa told Reuters, a new offshoot that has triggered global concern.
The two new patients were infected with the clade 1b strain of the virus, Health Ministry Director General of Health Services Henry Mwebesa told Reuters, a new offshoot that has triggered global concern.
Kenya Confirms Second Mpox Case At Malaba One Stop Border Post
The patient is an adult male truck driver with salient disease symptoms and a history of travel to the outbreak's epicenter in DRC.
The patient is an adult male truck driver with salient disease symptoms and a history of travel to the outbreak's epicenter in DRC.
Singapore Detected 13 Cases Of Mpox Clade 2 Infection In 2024
Singapore's Ministry of Health reported that the country had identified 13 mpox Clade 2 infections this year.
Singapore's Ministry of Health reported that the country had identified 13 mpox Clade 2 infections this year.
Africa To Start Mpox Vaccinations Within Days, Says Health Agency
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and several other African nations are set to begin vaccinating against mpox within days, according to Africa CDC.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and several other African nations are set to begin vaccinating against mpox within days, according to Africa CDC.
Thailand Reports First Suspected Case Of New Mpox Strain
According to health officials, Thailand has reported what is believed to be the first case of a new, more dangerous strain of mpox.
According to health officials, Thailand has reported what is believed to be the first case of a new, more dangerous strain of mpox.
