Nearly 31,500 suspected cases of MPOX recorded in Africa since the beginning of 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that from January 1 to September 22 of this year, 31,427 suspected cases of mpox were reported in Africa. During this period, monkeypox caused 844 deaths on the continent.From September 16 to 22, the number of infected people increased by 2,085, statistics show.Among the countries most affected by the disease is the Democratic Republic of Congo.According to the WHO, mpox originates from central and western Africa. The virus is usually transmitted to humans from wild animals, such as rodents or primates, while its transmission between humans remains limited. It initially causes fever and headaches, accompanied by body aches, before the rash phase. The mortality rate remains low, however: in general, it is between 1% and 10%.On 14 August, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the current outbreak in Africa to be a public health emergency of international concern.Nearly 31,500 suspected cases of MPOX recorded in Africa since the beginning of 2024GENEVA, September 29. /TASS/. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that from January 1 to September 22 of this year, 31,427 suspected cases of mpox were reported in Africa. During this period, monkeypox caused 844 deaths on the continent.From September 16 to 22, the number of infected people increased by 2,085, statistics show.Among the countries most affected by the disease is the Democratic Republic of Congo.According to the WHO, mpox originates from central and western Africa. The virus is usually transmitted to humans from wild animals, such as rodents or primates, while its transmission between humans remains limited. It initially causes fever and headaches, accompanied by body aches, before the rash phase. The mortality rate remains low, however: in general, it is between 1% and 10%.On 14 August, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the current outbreak in Africa to be a public health emergency of international concern.Almost 31,500 suspected cases of MPOX r ecorded in Africa since the beginning of 2024SOCIETY: HEALTH-MPOX-AFRICA-WHO2024-09-29 17:01Almost 31,500 suspected cases of MPOX recorded in Africa since the beginning of 2024SOCIETY: HEALTH-MPOX-AFRICA-WHOGENEVA, September 29. /TASS/. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that from January 1 to September 22 of this year, 31,427 suspected cases of mpox were reported in Africa. During this period, monkeypox caused 844 deaths on the continent.From September 16 to 22, the number of infected people increased by 2,085, statistics show.Among the countries most affected by the disease is the Democratic Republic of Congo.According to the WHO, mpox originates from central and western Africa. The virus is usually transmitted to humans from wild animals, such as rodents or primates, while its transmission between humans remains limited. It initially causes fever and headaches, accompanied by body aches, before the rash phase. The mortality rate remains low, however: in general, it is between 1% an d 10%.On 14 August, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the current outbreak in Africa to be a public health emergency of international concern.GENEVA, September 29. /TASS/. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that from January 1 to September 22 of this year, 31,427 suspected cases of mpox were reported in Africa. During this period, monkeypox caused 844 deaths on the continent.From September 16 to 22, the number of infected people increased by 2,085, statistics show.Among the countries most affected by the disease is the Democratic Republic of Congo.According to the WHO, mpox originates from central and western Africa. The virus is usually transmitted to humans from wild animals, such as rodents or primates, while its transmission between humans remains limited. It initially causes fever and headaches, accompanied by body aches, before the rash phase. The mortality rate remains low, however: in general, it is between 1% and 10%.On 14 August, WHO Director-General Tedro s Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the current outbreak in Africa to be a public health emergency of international concern.Source: Burkina Information Agency