Africa CDC warns mpox infection is out of Control

Addis Ababa, SANA- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned that the situation regarding the outbreak of monkeypox in African continent is out of control.

“Monkeypox cases continue to spread at an alarming rate in African continent, where the rate has exceeded 500 percent compared to last year”, RT quoted Dr. Ngashi Ngongo. Chief of Staff and Head of Executive Office, as saying in a statement.

Ngongo stressed the need for increased political engagement and financial support to control the current outbreak, warning that the new dynasty could turn into another pandemic, with the risk of sexual transmission.

So far, 19 countries in Africa have reported cases of mpox after an infection was detected in Mauritius, a magnet for tourists attracted to its stunning white beaches and crystal-clear waters.

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