Health workers in Sierra Leone see surge in mpox cases

Mpox Outbreak Expands Across Burundi Despite the Goverment Meassures - teleSUR English

In a part of the world long accustomed to public health emergencies, Burundi is again in the spotlight—but not for reasons anyone would cheer. The East African nation is grappling with a resurgent mpox outbreak that has sent regional health officials scrambling and rekindled memories of past epidemics that wreaked havoc on fragile healthcare systems. With over 3,000 confirmed cases as of April 2025, Burundi now finds itself at the centre of a br…

Health workers in Sierra Leone see surge in mpox cases

Sierra Leone is facing an increase in recorded mpox infections, with 177 new cases reported in recent days, a health ministry official told AFP.

Health Workers in Sierra Leone Face Rising Mpox Infections

Sierra Leone is grappling with a sharp rise in mpox infections, with 177 new cases recorded over Friday and Saturday, a health ministry official told AFP. The West African nation, which declared a public health emergency in January to tackle the spread of mpox, has deployed health teams to screen households of suspected cases. Amanda Clemens, social mobilisation coordinator for the health ministry, confirmed the figures on Saturday. Since the st…

Sierra Leone MPOX Outbreak: Nearly 200 Cases – Archyde

Archyde Sierra Leone Grapples with Escalating Mpox Outbreak, Prompting Health Emergency Table of Contents 1. Sierra Leone Grapples with Escalating Mpox Outbreak, Prompting Health Emergency 2. Surge in Mpox Cases Triggers Emergency Response 3. Vaccination Campaign and Treatment Centers 4. Global Context of Mpox 5. Addressing Concerns and Counterarguments 6. FAQ: Understanding mpox in Sierra Leone […] You can read the full story here: Sierra Leone…

Sierra Leone health workers respond to mpox surge

Sierra Leone is experiencing a significant rise in mpox infections, with 177 new cases reported over a recent two-day period, according to a health ministry official. The West African nation, which declared a public health emergency in January to combat the outbreak, has deployed health teams for household screenings of suspected cases.  Amanda Clemens, a health ministry coordinator, announced the latest figures on Saturday.    Since January, Si…