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Mpox cases have surged by 160% in Africa so far this year, but few treatments and vaccines available

Africa Mpox Outbreak
August 01, 2024
JEAN FERNAND KOENA, MARIA CHENG - AP

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — African health officials said mpox cases have spiked by 160% so far this year, warning the risk of further spread is high given the lack of effective treatments or vaccines on the continent.

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