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Unicef requests $150,000 to combat mpox outbreak in Guinea-Bissau

Unicef calls for emergency funds to address an mpox outbreak in Guinea-Bissau, with confirmed and suspected cases.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Unicef is requesting $150,000 in emergency aid to address the mpox outbreak in Guinea-Bissau. So far, seven cases of the disease have been confirmed, with 46 suspected cases, including 23 affecting children.

The funding request comes amidst growing concern over the return to school, a situation that could increase the risks of disease transmission. Authorities are monitoring the cases to prevent further spread.

The situation in Guinea-Bissau is deemed critical, and Unicef is working to ensure that affected communities receive the necessary support. The organization is calling for a swift response to minimize the outbreak's impact.

Available data indicates that schools are about to reopen, thereby increasing the urgency for intervention. Unicef emphasizes the importance of acting quickly to protect children and their families.

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