Congo’s Mpox Emergency: Children at Risk in Displacement Camps

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Discover the heart-wrenching reality of Congo's mpox crisis as children face the brunt of the outbreak. See how traditional remedies clash with modern medicine and why urgent action is needed. Don’t miss this crucial update!
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00:00A new crisis unfolds in Central Africa as the Democratic Republic of Congo grapples
00:05with a severe mpocs outbreak, putting thousands of lives at risk, especially among children.
00:10In the displacement camps near Goma, health care workers like Christian Nuzema are on
00:14the front lines, battling a surge of mpocs cases.
00:17The disease, marked by painful rashes and swollen lymph nodes, has already claimed over
00:221,100 lives since January 2023.
00:26With the crisis, families like Justine Munguikos are struggling.
00:30With scarce resources, many turn to traditional remedies, unaware that mpocs, transmitted
00:35through contact with infected animals or people, could have devastating effects.
00:39Efforts to educate the community are crucial.
00:42Aid organizations like MEDARE are distributing leaflets with information on preventing the
00:46spread of the virus and the importance of seeking medical help.
00:50With the international community's support, including promises of vaccines from Japan
00:54and the United States, Congo is set to receive its first doses next week.
00:58But the challenge remains immense.
01:00It's vital that we provide accurate information and resources to those at greatest risk.
01:05Only then can we hope to control this outbreak.

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