Number Of Mpox-Related Deaths In Africa Surpasses 1K

The AP (10/17, Muhumuza) reports, “The number of mpox-related deaths in Africa has surpassed 1,000, the head of the continent’s top public health agency said Thursday, warning of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid test kits.” In the past week, “there were 50 mpox-related deaths...bringing the total to 1,100, indicating 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” CDC. According to the AP, “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.”