‘Expanding Outbreak’ of Mpox Cases in African Country

Published on August 24, 2024

The East African nation of Burundi has seen a surge in Monkeypox (mpox) infections, with children and adolescents accounting for a major share of those affected, according to UNICEF. Children and vulnerable communities in Eastern and Southern Africa are facing the brunt of an “expanding outbreak” of mpox, with more than 200 cases reported across five African nations—Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa, said an Aug. 22 press release from UNICEF. “The new variant of the mpox virus (clade 1b) has been identified in all affected countries except South Africa, which is causing concern due to its potential for wider transmission across age groups, particularly young children,” the agency said....

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