At a treatment centre in South Kivu province, medical staff report that there has been a significant rise in patients with mpox, especially among babies, emphasizing the urgent need for vaccinations.
The arrival of 200,000 vaccines in Kinshasa last week presents a crucial opportunity; however, logistical challenges might delay their transportation across the vast and difficult terrain of DR Congo.
Nurse Emmanuel Fikiri expressed his anxiety about treating mpox patients, stating, 'Every day I feared catching it and passing it on to my own children'.
Dr Pacifique Karanzo described the conditions at the clinic as overwhelmingly challenging, highlighting the physical toll and emotional exhaustion faced by the medical staff daily.
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