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Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick.

The Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. Each week, a brief description, followed by public health measures implemented and an interpretation of the situation is provided for a few selected events.

A table is provided at the end of the bulletin with information on all new and ongoing public health events currently being monitored in the region, as well as recent events that have largely been controlled and thus closed.

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Seventy-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa

  • HTS Catch-up for francophone countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, 25-27 June 2024, Lomé,...

    20 June 2024
  • Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group (RITAG) and Immunization Stakeholders...

    11 June 2024
  • Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum

    6 May 2024