Weekly Bulletin on Outbreaks and other Emergencies: Week 28: 8 - 14 July 2024 (Data as reported by: 17:00; 14 July 2024)

This Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African region. This week’s articles cover:

• Mpox in South Africa
• Dengue in Togo
• COVID-19 in the WHO African Region

For each of these events, a brief description, followed by public health measures implemented and an interpretation of the situation, is provided.

A table is provided at the end of the bulletin with information on all new and ongoing public health events currently being monitored in the region, as well as recent events that have been controlled and closed.

Major issues include:

• In the past month, the WHO African Region saw a slight increase in new cases compared to the previous month. The cluster outbreak in Senegal was notable and was likely linked to mass gatherings. The integration of COVID-19 data into national surveillance systems is progressing. However, issues with data quality and timeliness persist. Continued emphasis on vaccination, public awareness and vigilance, particularly with the emergence of new variants, strengthening healthcare systems, and maintaining high levels of surveillance are crucial