The nearly 800,000 doses of mpox vaccine promised to African countries are nearing expiration due to delayed shipping. The US, European Union, and Japan pledged to provide 5 million doses, but so far, only 91,000 have been sent. Most vaccines currently available still have a few months left before they expire. An Africa CDC official says timely shipment is crucial to ensure the vaccine’s quality and allow for effective implementation. The delay has sparked concerns about the impact on efforts to combat devastating mpox outbreaks in African countries.
Source: https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/07/trump-admin-squanders-nearly-800000-vaccines-meant-for-africa-report