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Mpox Epidemic Spreads in Guinea-Bissau, Affecting Children

Mpox Epidemic Spreads in Guinea-Bissau, Affecting Children

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THE BRIEF
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Children account for 50% of suspected mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau as the country faces its first major outbreak of the virus.

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UNICEF has issued a warning regarding the high risks to pediatric populations, urging immediate public health interventions and vaccination efforts.

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Health authorities are working to contain the spread, which has been identified in multiple regions across the country.