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In Person JUA KIVU meeting (June 13, Kigali, Rwanda)

We finally were able to meet in person with the whole JUA KIVU consortium. And in beautiful Kigali, Rwanda! One full day discussing results of the JUA KIVU project, and especially how we will continue to contribute to understanding and containing the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa.

Next up: GREATLIFE annual meeting and the EDCTP3 forum 2025 (EDCTP | Better healththrough globalresearch partnerships)

May 12, 2025

JUA KIVU Press Release

MPOX EMERGENCY OUTBREAK RESEARCHED BY EUROPEAN-AFRICAN CONSORTIUM

Rotterdam, May 2025 – In October 2024 JUA KIVU has been established – a consortium of researchers from five African and three European partners that conducts mpox emergency outbreak research. The aim is to better understand the dynamics of the ongoing mpox outbreak in the from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other countries in the African Great Lakes region. JUA KIVU will provide evidence-based support for the containment of Mpox – build on ongoing activities and cross-border collaborations between the local African and European partners, as well as local frontline health authorities and healthcare professionals.

In Person JUA KIVU meeting (June 13, Kigali, Rwanda)

JUA KIVU Press Release

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