UNICEF, in collaboration with Gavi, Africa CDC, and WHO, has launched an emergency tender to secure up to 12 million doses of mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries. This initiative aims to address the ongoing mpox outbreak, particularly in Africa, and ensure timely access to vaccines for those most in need.
The African Union has declared a public health emergency in response to the escalating mpox outbreak across the continent. The move, which marks the first use of the African CDC’s continental security powers, aims to mobilize resources and prevent further spread of the virus. The declaration follows a surge in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus was initially discovered in 1970.
