France is gearing up to combat the mpox epidemic with 232 vaccination sites already operational, as Prime Minister Gabriel Attal emphasizes readiness for all scenarios. The government has pledged 100,000 vaccine doses to the most affected regions, strengthening European efforts amid rising concerns over the virulent clade 1 variant.
The Pasteur Institute is prepared to assist in testing and vaccination as France maintains a state of maximum vigilance. The African Union health agency has also announced the deployment of 200,000 doses in Africa, thanks to a collaboration with the EU and Bavarian Nordic.
