Africa CDC to declare continental emergency over mpox surge

The Africa CDC is set to declare a "public health emergency of continental security" due to a surge in mpox cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has reported 14,000 cases and 511 deaths in 2024. New cases have emerged in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. The agency emphasizes the urgent need for vaccines, estimating a requirement of 10 million doses amid rising concerns for children, who represent 70% of cases.