[Africa CDC] Nineteen African states--those currently reporting or that have reported Mpox cases within this outbreak--gathered in a 'back-to-school' style meeting in Congo Brazzaville in the first week of November. They shared expertise on developing Mpox vaccination plans, according to the continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST) vaccination pillar.
[Shabelle] Luuq, Somalia -- Intense fighting erupted again Sunday morning in the Luuq district of Somalia's Gedo region, where two local militias engaged in a fierce battle, leading to at least seven confirmed deaths and multiple injuries among combatants and civilians.