Mr Rubio noted that such support fostered violence.
Mr Boum II said Africa CDC is working with countries to prioritise cholera hotspots.
He said that accelerating local drug production was crucial to building a resilient health ecosystem.
According to Mr Babafemi, two suspects linked to the smuggling attempts have been arrested.
The DG said that from January 2024 to June 2025, Africa recorded more than 75,630 suspected cases and 25,175 confirmed cases of mpox, with 574 deaths.
The report showed that disasters remained a major driver of internal displacements in 2024.
Over 700 people have been killed and thousands displaced in recent weeks.
NRC said that children’s right to education must be protected as the future of an entire generation hangs in the balance.
