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UNICEF Guinea-Bissau Humanitarian Flash Update No. 3 (Mpox Outbreak Response), 14 August - 30 September 2026
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· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Many cases have been reported, with some affecting young children, including infants around 11 to 12 months old.
Concerns about transmission persist due to incomplete information about the source of infection. Many cases have been reported, with some affecting young children, including infants around 11 to 12 months old. This age group requires careful monitoring and preventive measures.
Support for prevention is being expanded, with supplies and materials being distributed to health facilities and schools. This effort aims to reach a large number of classrooms in affected areas. Further details about the situation and the response efforts are available from the UNICEF Guinea-Bissau Humanitarian Flash Update.
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Category: disaster Published: October 8, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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