自2024年1月以来,非洲报告有979例猴子天花死亡和38 300例病例;卫生组织宣布它是引起国际关注的公共卫生紧急情况。 979 monkeypox deaths and 38,300 cases reported in Africa from January 2024; WHO declares it a public health emergency of international concern.

截至10月11日,非洲疾控中心报告说,自2024年1月以来,非洲有979人死亡,38 300例猴子天花病例,其中7 339例确诊。 As of October 11, the Africa CDC reported 979 deaths and 38,300 monkeypox cases in Africa since January 2024, with 7,339 confirmed cases. 中部非洲是受影响最严重的地区,占死亡人数的99%以上。 Central Africa is the most affected region, accounting for over 99% of deaths. 与2023年相比,疫情爆发率猛增300%。 The outbreak has surged by 300% compared to 2023. 世界卫生组织已宣布猴痘为国际关注的突发公共卫生事件，强调需要紧急研究和应对，尤其是对于儿童等弱势群体。 The WHO has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern, emphasizing the need for urgent research and response, especially for vulnerable populations like children.