Africa CDC Reports Major Drop in Mpox Cases, Raises Alarm Over Rising Cholera Outbreaks
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Africa has made significant progress in controlling mpox, one year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global public health emergency. Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya told reporters on Friday that coordinated action by governments, communities, and health partners has led to a sharp decline in cases across the continent. Between January 1 and August 13, 2025, Africa recorded 97,144 suspected mpox cases, 29,849 confirmed infections, and 593 deaths in 24 African Union (AU) member states — a 34.5% drop in confirmed cases over the past six weeks. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Burundi accounted for over 80% of this year’s infections but have reported steep declines. Other countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana, saw smaller outbreaks. Key response milestones include: 6 million […]