[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, August 8, 2024</Strong> -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) continues to lead the charge against the escalating Mpox epidemic that is impacting every region of Africa. Today, Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, had the honor of briefing H.E. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, Chairperson of the African Union, and Chair of the Africa CDC's Heads of State and Government Council, on the critical situation.