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Event Date : 2024-07

Monkey Pox Outbreak in Central African Republic - Dec 2015

Epidemic

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Epidemic
Disaster-Affected People: 64000
Affected Countries/Regions: CAR
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

first aid kit, antiseptics, personal protective equipment (PPE), medications for symptom management, water purification tablets, non-perishable food supplies, flashlight and batteries, emergency blanket, communication devices (e.g., mobile phone, radio)

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Disaster Overview : In December 2015, a Monkey Pox outbreak was identified in the Central African Republic (CAR), specifically affecting the Mbomou Province. The outbreak was detected when two children were admitted to a health center with unidentified rashes. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of Monkey Pox, leading the Minister of Health to declare an outbreak on 29 December 2015. Efforts led by WHO, UNICEF, MSF, and local health authorities have been initiated to control the outbreak through disease surveillance, contact tracing, and community communication activities.

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