Rwanda Launches First Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Africa
Rwanda has made a groundbreaking advancement in public health by launching the first mpox vaccination campaign on the African continent. This initiative aims to combat the growing threat of mpox, particularly in regions at high risk. As of Tuesday, Rwanda has administered 300 doses of the mpox vaccine to individuals in vulnerable populations, focusing on […]
Important Health Advisory: People Living with HIV at Higher Risk for Mpox (Monkeypox) Complications
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a warning to individuals living with HIV/AIDS due to the rising cases of Mpox (Monkeypox). People with weakened immune systems, particularly those with HIV, are at higher risk of facing severe complications if they contract the virus. Mpox is a rare illness primarily spread […]