Sierra Leone is facing a severe mpox outbreak, with over 3,000 infections and 15 reported deaths in just a month. This spike accounts for more than half of all new infections in Africa. The outbreak, which began in November, is worsened by underreporting—actual cases may be four times higher than official numbers. Health officials fear a broader spread throughout West Africa, particularly as person-to-person transmission rises among young individuals. The rising trend of infections has put immense pressure on the healthcare system, heightening concerns about contagion to neighboring regions.
The situation is so dire - the number of cases keeps increasing rapidly. Things are getting very challenging now.
The virus that causes mpox can lead to painful, fluid-filled lesions on the skin, and produce fever and, in severe cases, death.
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