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Mpox vaccine arrives in Congo after WHO emergency declaration

abcnews.go.com — September 5, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

Summary: The first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Kinshasa, Congo, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared the virus a global emergency. This development marks a significant step in addressing the outbreak, which has raised concerns internationally. The WHO's declaration highlights the urgency of the situation as health authorities work to contain the spread of mpox.

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    WHO and Africa CDC launch $600 million mpox response plan (news.yahoo.com)
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    First mpox vaccine doses arrive in Congo amid outbreak (abcnews.go.com)
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