Africa Gears Up for Mpox Vaccination Rollout

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries are preparing to start vaccinating against mpox. Jean Kaseya, director general of Africa CDC, stated that vaccinations will commence soon, with vaccines arriving by next week if all preparations are complete.

In a significant move to combat the spread of mpox, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and several other African nations are poised to begin vaccinations. Jean Kaseya, the director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), confirmed that the vaccination drive will commence imminently.

"We didn't start vaccinations yet. We'll start in a few days, if we are sure that everything is in place. End of next week vaccines will start to arrive in DRC and other countries," Kaseya informed reporters.

This development marks a critical step in the fight against the viral infection as health officials ensure that all logistical and preparatory measures are thoroughly completed before the rollout.

(With inputs from agencies.)