Congo Declares End to Two-Year Mpox Outbreak After 2,200+ Deaths
Congo has officially declared the end of its mpox outbreak that lasted two years, recording over 161,000 suspected cases and more than 2,200 suspected deaths, with approximately 37,000 laboratory-confirmed infections.
Key Points
- Congo declared end of two-year mpox outbreak
- Over 161,000 suspected cases and 2,200+ suspected deaths recorded
- Approximately 37,000 cases confirmed through laboratory testing
- WHO declared outbreak a global health emergency in 2024
Full Details
Congo on Thursday declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak that devastated the central African nation and spread to neighboring countries in 2024. The outbreak prompted the World Health Organization to declare it a global health emergency as it spilled over borders. According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 161,000 suspected cases of mpox in Congo during the outbreak between 2024 and 2026, with around 37,000 confirmed through laboratory testing. The outbreak is believed to have caused more than 2,200 deaths in Congo, a vast country in central Africa that was at the center of the international health crisis. The declaration marks a significant milestone in the region's public health response to the infectious viral disease.
Why It Matters
The end of this outbreak demonstrates improved disease surveillance and response capabilities in Africa, though the region remains vulnerable to future infectious disease threats requiring continued international support.
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