In a major boost for Africa’s public health response, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has received 110,000 additional doses of the mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic. This latest donation aims to support the ongoing fight against mpox outbreaks across Africa, particularly in Uganda, one of the most affected countries in 2025.
The vaccine doses were allocated through the Mpox Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM), a coordinated effort led by Africa CDC in collaboration with key global health partners. This initiative ensures that African countries have equitable and timely access to life-saving vaccines and medical tools during outbreaks.
Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, welcomed the continued collaboration, saying:
“This donation of vaccines will significantly strengthen Uganda’s outbreak response and supports our collective efforts to ensure timely and equitable access to life-saving tools across Africa. Sustained collaboration with our partners is vital to achieving a continent that is prepared, self-reliant, and resilient against public health threats.”
With this latest contribution, Bavarian Nordic has now provided a total of 165,000 doses of its MVA-BN mpox vaccine to Africa. Earlier donations have supported outbreak responses through Africa CDC, the European Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), and Gavi-eligible countries.
Bavarian Nordic’s President and CEO, Paul Chaplin, emphasized the importance of continued global cooperation:
“Mpox remains a health emergency in Africa as evidenced by the continued spread across the continent. The availability of funding and vaccines is critical for a successful response, and we are pleased to reinforce our commitment through another donation of our mpox vaccine.”
Through the Mpox Access and Allocation Mechanism, Africa CDC continues to play a central role in ensuring equitable vaccine distribution, rapid outbreak response, and regional preparedness. This mechanism reflects the principles of the New Public Health Order for Africa, which seeks to build a continent that is health-secure, self-reliant, and resilient in the face of emerging diseases.