Challenges securing vaccines amidst Africa’s mpox outbreak

Two weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern due to the mpox outbreak in Africa. This declaration highlights a significant issue: while Europe and the US secured vaccines swiftly during their outbreaks in 2022, Africa is lagging in accessing these critical resources. In response to the mpox outbreak in Europe and the…

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