Placide Mbala, an epidemiologist, warned that the new mpox outbreak could escalate rapidly, urging timely containment strategies in the DRC and neighboring nations.
The genome analysis revealed a new strain of mpox, distinctly capable of human transmission, spreading to multiple countries including Sweden and the US.
Jason Kindrachuk emphasizes Mbala’s leadership and diplomatic efforts in coordinating responses to the outbreaks, highlighting his collaborative approach in healthcare.
Mbala's background and training under microbiologist Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum shaped his commitment in combating infectious diseases, including Ebola and now mpox.
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