Greg Ramm, Congo country director for Save the Children, stated, "mpox cases were still skyrocketing. The scant attention being paid globally to the crisis is concerning." This highlights the urgent need for international focus and timely assistance.
Congolese health officials expressed optimism about the vaccine rollout, aiming to start vaccinating frontline workers and close contacts by October. However, they acknowledged that logistical challenges may delay the process.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted, "The WHO has supported the government to get the necessary cold chain in place for the vaccine delivery," which emphasizes the importance of logistical support in vaccination efforts.
Health officials in Congo are facing challenges, including a lack of diagnostic materials and basic medicines, which hinder the effective treatment and containment of the mpox outbreak in a country of 100 million.
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