OUTBREAKS RESPONSE IN AFRICA: Joint Mpox Continental Activity Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the reporting period, significant progress was made in strengthening the mpox response across the continent. The lessons learned and challenges identified during the joint mpox continental intra-action review (IAR), which took place successfully in December 2024 in Addis Ababa have guided the development of the action plan for the response to the […]
Mpox Continental Response Plan 2.0
Executive Summary On August 13, 2024, the Africa CDC declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). The following day, the WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Following these declarations, a joint continental Mpox Preparedness and Response Plan was developed and implemented from September 2024 to February 2025, […]
Joint Continental Situation Report on the Mpox Epidemic in Africa (23 September- 03 November 2024)
1. Key Highlights in the last 28 days Notable trends in epidemiology, surveillance and containment • The epidemic is not yet contained as additional Member States continue to report outbreaks, driven by clade Ib. • Burundi weekly suspected cases are plateauing, with some fluctuations but the level of transmission remains relatively high. • Liberia had […]
Mpox Joint Africa CDC – WHO SITREP
Executive Summary Summary of major developments during the reporting period (e.g., significant outbreaks, policy changes, vaccination campaigns, etc.). • Africa CDC and WHO established a Technical Review Committee (TRC) as an access and allocation mechanism for mpox vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics. • Nigeria was the first country to receive 10,000 doses of the JYNNEOS mpox […]
A Coordinated Research Roadmap on mpox Virus
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT A scientific conference was held on August 29-30, 2024. It focused on aligning mpox research with outbreak response goals. This meeting was part of a comprehensive effort to align research initiatives with the practical needs of mpox outbreak control, emphasizing collaboration, regulatory and ethical considerations, and the leadership of affected countries. Over […]
Mpox Continental Preparedness and Response Plan for Africa
Executive Summary On August 13, 2024, the Africa CDC declared the mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). The following day, the WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). A coordinated, continent-wide response is essential, co-led by the African Union (AU) through the Africa CDC and the World […]