Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks

Congo starts mpox vaccinations in effort to slow outbreaks

GOMA, Congo — Congolese authorities on Saturday began vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization. The 265,000 doses donated to Congo by the European Union and the United States were rolled out in the eastern city of Goma in North Kivu province, where hospitals and health workers have been ov…

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in drive to slow outbreaks

Congolese authorities on Saturday began vaccination against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization. The 265,000 doses donated to Congo by the European Union and the U.S. were rolled…

Congo begins mpox vaccinations nearly 2 months after WHO declares global emergency

More than 34,000 suspected cases and 866 deaths from the virus have been recorded across 16 countries in Africa this year.

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks

Congolese authorities Saturday began vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency by

DRC launches first mpox vaccination drive in efforts to curb outbreak

The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues.

Congo launches its first mpox vaccination drive

The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded nearly 1,000 deaths and more than 30,000 mpox cases. The first of the vaccines were administered to medical staff. Starting next week the shots will be offered to the public.