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Guinea's Mpox Cases Surge Amid Critical Vaccine Shortage

7/25/2025

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Guinea's mpox outbreak is surging alarmingly, with confirmed cases skyrocketing from 51 to 121 in just one week. The crisis is primarily affecting Conakry, Faranah, and Kindia. As cases rise across Africa, including Nigeria and Liberia, the Africa CDC warns of a critical vaccine shortage, with 3.4 million doses urgently required to combat the spread.

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Guinea's mpox outbreak is surging alarmingly, with confirmed cases skyrocketing from 51 to 121 in just one week. The crisis is primarily affecting Conakry, Faranah, and Kindia. As cases rise across Africa, including Nigeria and Liberia, the Africa CDC warns of a critical vaccine shortage, with 3.4 million doses urgently required to combat the spread.