US Confirms No Travel Restrictions for Africans Amid Mpox Outbreak: Official Statement
US dismisses rumors of travel restrictions on African travelers due to Mpox. $35M pledged for outbreak control amid rising cases.
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The United States has officially dismissed rumors about potential travel restrictions on travelers from Africa due to the Mpox outbreak.
Ambassador John Nkengasong, the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, clarified that there are no plans to reintroduce travel bans or mandatory vaccinations for African travelers.
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This statement was made to counteract concerns that the U.S. might implement restrictive measures similar to those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Instead, the U.S. is focusing on collaboration with the Africa CDC and WHO, and has committed an additional $35 million to combat Mpox.
Despite these efforts, the Mpox crisis continues to escalate in Africa, with significant case numbers and fatalities reported, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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