Africa Reports 75% of Global Mpox Cases in July 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that Africa accounted for approximately 75% of the 1,370 confirmed mpox cases globally in July 2024, with seven deaths recorded, resulting in a global case fatality ratio of 0.5%. The report indicated that 11 African countries experienced active transmission between July 6 and August 16, contributing 1,153 confirmed cases and all seven deaths in the region.
The WHO noted an increase in confirmed cases in Africa compared to June, while other regions such as the Americas and Europe saw declines. The outbreak, which WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024, was driven by sexual transmission and community outbreaks.
A global initiative for an mpox vaccine stockpile was launched on August 27, 2024, to ensure vaccine access during outbreaks. Concurrently, the Democratic Republic of the Congo faced a significant Ebola outbreak, reporting 6,757 confirmed cases and 3,267 deaths as of September 7, 2024.
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