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Mpox deaths reach 260 in Africa as humanitarian crisis in Congo hampers response
Addis Ababa, March 8: The death toll from Africa's ongoing mpox outbreak has reached 260 since 2025, with total cases surpassing 24,200, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Laos warns of African swine fever outbreak
Vientiane, Feb 26: Lao authorities have declared Xaysomboun province in central Laos a red zone following the detection of African swine fever cases in the province.
Kenya ramps up measures to curb viral disease spread
Nairobi, Feb 13: Kenya's health authorities said that robust measures are underway to mitigate the risks of viral diseases such as Marburg, mpox, and Ebola across the country.
14,700 confirmed mpox cases reported in 2024 in Africa: WHO
Kampala, Jan 12: About 14,700 confirmed mpox cases, including 66 deaths, were reported in 20 African countries from January 2024 to January 5, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.