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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to begin its mpox vaccination campaign on October 2, 2024, following the arrival of 250,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine. This comes amid a severe outbreak, with over 25,000 confirmed cases and 723 deaths reported this year, primarily affecting children under 15.
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A new strain of mpox, Clade 1b, has been declared a global health emergency by the WHO, with significant outbreaks in Africa. The UK is preparing for potential cases, while Thailand reports its first suspected case linked to this variant. Health authorities are ramping up monitoring and vaccination efforts.
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Health officials in Thailand confirmed a case of the new mpox strain, Clade Ib, marking the second detection outside Africa. This strain has a higher mortality rate and is spreading through different contact patterns, raising global health concerns as the outbreak continues to escalate in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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As of August 24, 2024, East Africa is experiencing a significant surge in mpox cases, particularly in Burundi, which reported 171 cases. The outbreak is attributed to a new, more transmissible strain, prompting urgent health responses across the region, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency due to rising mpox outbreaks in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The new Clade 1b variant is spreading rapidly, prompting urgent calls for vaccine distribution and public health measures. Cases have also been reported in Europe and Asia, raising international concerns.
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The World Health Organization warns of a new mpox outbreak in Africa, with cases spreading rapidly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite available vaccines, international response has been slow, raising concerns about health equity and the virus's mutation. Over 615 deaths have been reported this year, with cases now in Europe and Asia.
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The family of Ibrahim Bah, a London father killed in a knife attack, is advocating for life sentences for knife crimes. Meanwhile, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for 50 defendants, including three Americans, involved in a coup attempt earlier this year.
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The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global health emergency as cases surge in the Democratic Republic of Congo and spread to other countries. Health officials warn of inadequate resources to combat the outbreak, which has already claimed over 600 lives this year.
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An attempted jailbreak at Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, Congo, resulted in at least 129 deaths, primarily from a stampede. Authorities reported that 24 inmates were shot by guards. Activists demand an independent investigation into the incident amid claims of inhumane prison conditions.