Keren Habimana, living in a camp for internally displaced people due to the ongoing conflict in North Kivu, faces a new challenge as all her children have contracted mpox, which is highly contagious. 'When this disease invades your household, no one can escape it,' she said, reflecting the daunting reality that many IDPs face as health crises compound their struggles for safety and survival in eastern Congo.
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency again, emphasizing the growing concern as cases have soared by 160% compared to last year. The disease, while typically mild, can lead to severe health issues for vulnerable populations like the internally displaced, whose living conditions are already precarious due to conflict and instability in the region.
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