The fight against mpox is in full swing at the Munigi Health Center in Nyiragongo territory, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The urgency is palpable: Medical staff are working tirelessly inside tents to treat confirmed cases and halt the spread of the disease.
Since June 13, 2024, Munigi Health Center in eastern DRC has received 281 suspected cases. The majority of these cases, 75%, are children under the age of ten. In total, authorities have reported…