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DRC province stars vaccination campaign against Mpox

Published on: October 6, 2024
10:23

Kinshasa, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The province of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), launched the vaccination campaign against smallpox (Mpox) to immunize about 48,000 people, Radio Okapi reported on Sunday.

Logistical difficulties delay Mpox vaccination in DRC

Published on: October 3, 2024
11:35

Kinshasa, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Difficulties with the logistics chain that must ensure the vaccination campaign against monkeypox (Mpox) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) forced the postponement of its start to October 5, it was reported.

Mpox virus spreads rapidly in DRC

Published on: September 20, 2024
12:25

Kinshasa, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) The monkeypox (Mpox) virus is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where only three out of 26 provinces currently remain without confirmed cases.

WHO prequalifies first mpox vaccine

Published on: September 13, 2024
16:05

Geneva, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced today that the MVA-BN vaccine is the first against mpox (monkeypox) to be added to the prequalification list, an important step to address current outbreaks in Africa.

UNHCR asked for financial support to prevent Mpox among refugees

Published on: September 12, 2024
13:09

Kinshasa, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a campaign to raise financial support to prevent Mpox among displaced persons in Africa.

Medical supplies sent to DRC province to confront Mpox

Published on: September 11, 2024
10:33

Kinshasa, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) The province of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), received a supply of five tons of medicines and kits to address the Mpox epidemic, Radio Okapi reported today.

Africa responds to Mpox with own plan

Published on: September 10, 2024
16:39

Kinshasa, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the African Union jointly launched today in this capital their plan to respond to Mpox in the region.

Belgium and WHO contribute to DRC in the fight against Mpox

Published on: September 9, 2024
10:47

Kinshasa, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) and Belgium responded to the request for help to face the smallpox epidemic (Mpox) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Congolese Press Agency reported today.

WHO prioritizes safety and efficacy of Mpox and polio vaccines

Published on: September 3, 2024
12:02

Geneva, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), assured the safety and efficacy of Mpox and polio vaccines are our highest priority.

DRC received kits for Mpox treatment

Published on: August 30, 2024
13:04

Kinshasa, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began the distribution of a consignment of medicines and kits for the treatment of patients with Monkeypox (Mpox).

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