Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing

Mpox Cases in Congo May Be Stabilizing
Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be "stabilizing" -- a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization (WHO) made a global emergency declaration in August might be on the decline.
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Officials say mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing
Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing” — a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization made a global emergency declaration in August might be on the decline.
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing” — a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization made a global emergency declaration in August might be on the decline.
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing, but more vaccines needed to stamp out virus
In recent weeks, Congo has reported about 200 to 300 lab-confirmed mpox cases every week, according to WHO. That’s down from nearly 400 cases a week in July. The decline is also apparent in Kamituga,
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilising but more vaccines are still needed, experts say
The number of mpox cases in Congo may be stabilising but there is more the need for more vaccines remains. View on euronews
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