Mpox vaccines administered in Rwanda, first in Africa

The vaccination campaign against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to begin on October 2. The country at the epicenter of the outbreak registered more than 24,000 cases. Meanwhile, vaccination has already begun in neighbouring Rwanda. It started with a thousand doses it obtained from Nigeria under an agreement between the two countries. FRANCE 24's Clement di Roma tells us more.

Sep 21, 2024 - 18:00
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Mpox vaccines administered in Rwanda, first in Africa
The vaccination campaign against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to begin on October 2. The country at the epicenter of the outbreak registered more than 24,000 cases. Meanwhile, vaccination has already begun in neighbouring Rwanda. It started with a thousand doses it obtained from Nigeria under an agreement between the two countries. FRANCE 24's Clement di Roma tells us more.

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