Delayed Vaccine Rollout Complicates Global Response to Mpox Outbreak

Vaccines intended to combat the growing Mpox outbreak are experiencing significant delays, possibly lasting several months. Supply chain problems and manufacturing constraints are major obstacles to swift vaccine distribution. This delay hinders the global efforts to control the virus, which is spreading rapidly and poses severe health risks.

NACA Reinforces Commitment to Prevent HIV Transmission to Newborns on Children’s Day

On Children’s Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in Nigeria reiterated its dedication to preventing HIV transmission from mothers to their children. The agency's director general emphasized the importance of PMTCT services and called for a collective effort to ensure all pregnant women living with HIV receive the necessary care and treatment.