Congo to start mpox vaccination campaign on October 2
thestar.com — September 7, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC
Summary: Congo will launch a vaccination campaign against mpox on October 2, targeting the most affected provinces: Equateur, South Kivu, and Sankuru. The campaign will start with 200,000 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, donated by the EU. Since 2024, Africa has reported 5,549 mpox cases and 643 deaths, with Congo accounting for 91% of cases. The vaccine is currently approved for adults.
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