31 August 2024

Mpox vaccines expected to arrive in DR Congo within days: WHO

By Redoy K

The WHO expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines to arrive in the Democratic Republic of Congo within days, addressing the Clade 1b outbreak. Over 18,000 suspected cases and 629 deaths have been reported in DRC this year. The WHO aims to stop the outbreaks within six months. Vaccine procurement is underway, with about 230,000 doses immediately available for affected regions. READ FULL