Equitable vaccine access vital for mpox outbreak response

As African nations face a severe mpox outbreak, the UN's Special Rapporteur on health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, emphasized the need for equitable vaccine access. Nigeria received 10,000 doses, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo began its rollout. The WHO and African CDC launched a $600 million response plan for 29 countries, focusing on mpox readiness and operational support. Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, presents serious health risks.