Everyone was afraid': DRC's most vulnerable on the mpox frontline
Briefly

Marceline and Jordan, siblings from Mudja displacement camp, suffered severe mpox symptoms. Their story highlights the human impact of a public health crisis affecting thousands in Africa.
The DRC is facing the brunt of an mpox outbreak, with 16,000+ cases reported this year alone, emphasizing the urgent need for medical intervention and resources.
As mpox spreads rapidly across Africa, now declared a public health emergency, scientists warn of a new, more virulent strain, raising alarm about increasing mortality rates.
Rwanika’s determination to care for her sick children amidst fear illustrates the desperate human element behind the statistics of the ongoing mpox crisis in the region.
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