非洲报告的天花病例近70 000例,死亡人数超过1 260人,使卫生系统承受了压力。 Africa reports nearly 70,000 mpox cases and over 1,260 deaths, straining health systems.

据非洲疾控中心称,截至12月20日,非洲已报告近70 000例天花病例和超过1 260人死亡。 As of December 20, Africa has reported nearly 70,000 mpox cases and over 1,260 deaths, according to the Africa CDC. 该病毒已在15个非洲国家积极传播,非洲疾控中心于2022年8月宣布其为公共卫生紧急情况。 The virus has been actively transmitted in 15 African countries, with the Africa CDC declaring it a public health emergency in August 2022. 通过亲密接触传播的mpox会引起发烧,皮疹和淋巴结胀. Mpox, spread through close contact, causes fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. 尽管努力接种疫苗,但中部非洲和东非的卫生系统仍因持续爆发疫情而面临压力。 Despite vaccination efforts, health systems in Central and East Africa face strain due to the ongoing outbreaks.