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Surge of Mpox in Africa : death toll surpasses 1,000, health professionals solicit support worldwide

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Surge of Mpox in Africa : death toll surpasses 1,000, health professionals solicit support worldwide

 By Adu Gyamfi Odopa

 (Odopa2@gmail.com)

The number of Mpox -related deaths in Africa has surpassed 1,000, the Head of the continent’s top public health agency said on Thursday.

He warned of the continuing threat of cross - border contamination and a lack of rapid test kits. There were 50 Mpox - related deaths in the past week, bringing the total to 1,100.

She indicated that authorities face a challenge in stemming outbreaks currently affecting 18 of the continent's 55 nations. said Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Kaseya said the trend shows Mpox in Africa "is going out of control if we don’t act,” and urged international partners to honor their pledges to support Africa’s response. 

The estimated budget for a six -month plan put forward by Africa CDC and the World Health Organization is almost $600 million, with 55% allocated to the response to Mpox in 14 affected nations and boosting readiness in 15 others. 

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