As mpox spreads rapidly across Africa, the continent faces a dire vaccine shortage, with urgent calls for 3.5 million doses to contain the outbreak in Congo alone.
The stark contrast in vaccine availability between rich nations, which stockpile millions of doses for themselves, and African nations grappling with outbreaks underscores a highly inequitable health system.
Health experts emphasize that without the immediate provision of mpox vaccines, the outbreak will continue unabated, posing a significant health risk to the African population.
The comparison between responses to health crises in wealthy countries versus those in Africa highlights ongoing disparities in public health, reminiscent of the COVID-19 vaccine inequity.
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