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3,500 qPCR_testsAfrica CDC delivered to DRC MoH kits for 3,500 qPCR tests on 29/09/2024.

RDCmpoxobserved 29/09/2024Africa CDCdocument of 147 observations

24,250 vaccine_doses24,250 Mpox vaccine doses were prepared for shipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Kenya · Nigeria · Ouganda · RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 72 observations

6,179 household_visitsThe DRC Community Action Committees conducted 6,179 household visits, reaching 23,289 people, and organized 26 talks on mpox prevention.

RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 147 observations

9,376 confirmed_casesThe Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 9,376 confirmed mpox cases and 43 deaths among confirmed cases in 2024.

RDCmpoxobserved 2024Africa CDCdocument of 74 observations

1,946 casesIn the past 6 weeks (epi week 39 to 44), the Democratic Republic of the Congo documented 1,946 confirmed mpox cases.

RDCmpoxobserved epi week 39 to 44Africa CDCdocument of 74 observations

46 %The testing coverage among suspected mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was 46% from January 1st to October 27, 2024.

RDCmpoxobserved January 1st to 27 October 2024Africa CDCdocument of 74 observations

Data from the ongoing DRC outbreak show a pattern of case-fatality ratio for clade I mpox with slightly lower values at young ages and slightly higher values at older ages, attributed to waning vaccine protection in the population.

RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 47 observations

Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda reported mpox cases belonging to Clade I.

Burundi · Gabon · Kenya · Ouganda · RDC · RwandaClade I · mpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 11 observations

7,916 suspected_casesOver the past four weeks, the Democratic Republic of the Congo documented 7,916 suspected mpox cases and 562 confirmed cases.

RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 147 observations

Five countries — DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, Central African Republic, and Nigeria — are currently vaccinating against mpox.

Nigeria · Ouganda · RDC · RwandampoxAfrica CDCdocument of 72 observations

Enhanced mpox surveillance started in DRC in 2010.

RDCmpoxobserved 2010Africa CDCdocument of 47 observations

1,100 deathsAs of November 3rd, 2024, there were 1,100 deaths among suspected mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a case fatality ratio of 2.7%.

RDCmpoxobserved November 3rd, 2024Africa CDCdocument of 74 observations

2,592 sequencing_kits2,592 sequencing (Illumina) kits were shipped to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Mpox diagnostics.

RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 72 observations

43.9 %Adults aged 20–40 years constituted 43.9% of confirmed mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 74 observations

3.3 %In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the case fatality ratio for mpox was 3.3%.

RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 22 observations

30,766 suspected_casesAs of 29 September 2024, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported a cumulative total of 30,766 suspected mpox cases, including 5,610 confirmed cases and 990 suspected deaths (case fatality ratio 3.2%).

RDCmpoxobserved 29 September 2024Africa CDCdocument of 147 observations

30,766 casesAs of 29 September 2024, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported a cumulative total of 30,766 suspected mpox cases, including 5,610 confirmed cases, and 990 suspected deaths (case fatality ratio 3.2%).

RDCmpoxobserved 29 September 2024Africa CDCdocument of 147 observations

18.5 %Over the past six weeks, the testing coverage among suspected mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo dropped to 18.5%.

RDCmpoxobserved past six weeksAfrica CDCdocument of 74 observations

25 deathsAs of 29 September 2024, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 25 confirmed mpox deaths (case fatality ratio 0.4%).

RDCmpoxobserved 29 September 2024Africa CDCdocument of 147 observations

26,000,000 listenersRadio Okapi reaches 26 million listeners and will air mpox vaccination messages to boost public awareness.

RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 147 observations

51,000 dosesAs of November 1, 2024, over 51,000 doses of mpox vaccine had been administered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

RDCmpoxobserved November 1, 2024Africa CDCdocument of 74 observations

5 countries5 countries — DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, Central African Republic, and Nigeria — are currently vaccinating against mpox.

Nigeria · Ouganda · RDC · RwandampoxAfrica CDCdocument of 72 observations

480 casesSince 2024, 480 confirmed mpox cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

RDCmpoxobserved 2024Africa CDCdocument of 47 observations

18.5 %The testing coverage among suspected mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo dropped to 18.5% over the past six weeks.

RDCmpoxobserved past six weeksAfrica CDCdocument of 74 observations

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, non-endemic health zones are defined as those with ≤1 confirmed mpox case in the past 5 years or zero confirmed cases.

RDCmpoxAfrica CDCdocument of 10 observations