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surveillance especially at border crossings, while west African nation, Nigeria, confirmed 40 infections.No deaths have been recorded in all three countries.Nigeria also directed all 36 states to set up their own emergency preparedness and response teams, report on their capabilities and present action plans, in its fight against the mpox virus.Gabon confirmed a case of the virus while Sierra Leone and Malawi were testing suspected cases.Other cases reported on local media by August 26th were as follows:Burundian public health emergency operations centre (COUSP) had recorded at least 142 confirmed mpox cases by August 19th, with most cases being recorded in regions bordering DR Congo, according to Jimbere Magazine.One person died and at least 14 others tested positive for mpox in south-eastern Central Africa Republic, Radio Ndeke Luka reported on August 16th.The Republic of Congo confirmed two new mpox cases on August 25th, raising its total since the start of 2024 to 21 cases, RFI reported.