Mpox cases in Africa have increased by 160% this year, with 10 countries reporting outbreaks. The majority of cases and deaths are in the Congo, with children under 15 being mostly affected. The death rate from mpox in Africa is higher than the global average. Scientists have identified a new, more contagious strain of mpox that causes milder symptoms. There is a lack of effective treatments and vaccines in African countries, leading to concerns about the spread of the disease. Efforts are underway to study the use of vaccines as a preventive measure, but more resources are needed to combat the outbreak effectively.
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Mpox cases have surged by 160% in Africa so far this year, but few treatments and vaccines available
