Dynamics of Mpox epidemics by the interplay of COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

Weak surveillance capacity was evident as African countries appeared to have relaxed health security and outbreaks response strategies post-COVID-19 pandemic. Scale-up of vaccination uptake against the Mpox virus is required, particularly for clades Ia, Ib, and II, to prevent Mpox spread and mortality. A consistent multi-country surveillance will be critical to contain Mpox epidemics.