WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa
The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa.
Mpox vaccines administered in Rwanda, first in Africa
Mpox vaccines have been administered in Africa for the first time, with several hundred high-risk individuals vaccinated in Rwanda, the African Union's disease control center said Thursday.
WHO clears Bavarian Nordic's vaccine for mpox, sets up access scheme
The World Health Organization and partners on Friday set up a scheme to help bring mpox vaccines, tests and treatments to the most vulnerable people in the world’s poorest countries, similar to efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Rwanda begins vaccinations against mpox amid a call for more doses for Africa
The African health agency says that Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses it obtained from Nigeria under a bilateral agreement. Dr.
Bavarian says mpox vaccine approved by EU regulator for adolescents
LONDON (Reuters) -Bavarian Nordic said on Thursday its mpox vaccine was approved by the EU's drug regulator for use in adolescents, bolstering the case for using the shot in the 12 to 17 age group to contain an outbreak in parts of Africa.
EU Approves Use of Bavarian Nordic's Mpox Vaccine for Adolescents
Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine has gained approval for use in adolescents by the EU's drug regulator. This move is seen as essential for containing an outbreak in parts of Africa, with the World Health Organization declaring mpox a global public health emergency.
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease
The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa
World Health Organization gives mpox vaccine 'pre-qualification' approval
The World Health Organization Friday approved MVA-BN as the first mpox vaccine added to its pre-qualification list.
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval, clearing the way for use in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) authorised an mpox vaccine for the first time, calling it an important step toward fighting a rapidly growing outbreak in Africa. The approval of Danish vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic’s jab means that donors,
Mpox Vaccine Access Set To Speed Up As WHO Approves First Jab
The WHO said Friday it had for the first time prequalified an mpox vaccine -- a move expected to speed up access to the jabs to fight an epidemic raging in Africa.
WHO approves first Mpox vaccine to boost disease control in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine, known as Jynneos in the United States. It is also reviewing another vaccine, LC16, made by Japan's KM Biologics. This approval,
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WHO declares mpox a public health emergency
Another case of mpox was reported in South Africa. The health department has issued a warning while over the weekend, the ...
Mpox Vaccine Update Issued by WHO
The announcement marks the first mpox vaccine to be added to the WHO's prequalification list to facilitate timely access and ...
A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
Mpox had been spreading mostly undetected for years in Africa, until a 2022 outbreak reached more than 70 countries.
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WHO pandemic threat director: Here’s what needs to happen to combat mpox
Global neglect led us to the current mpox outbreak. A global response, based on equity and solidarity, is the only thing that can get us out of it, writes WHO’s Maria D. Van Kerkhove.
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Omer: Will we let mpox spread, repeating devastating public health failures?
Saad B. Omer Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is back in the news. As of early September, the World Health Organization has ...