Preventing a Global Mpox Outbreak: Urgent Vaccination Efforts Needed in Africa

The Mpox outbreak originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating, with a highly contagious new Clade Ib variant spreading to neighboring countries and even as far as Sweden and Thailand. The WHO has classified the situation as a global emergency, urging immediate international assistance to combat the virus before it infiltrates new networks.

While effective vaccines exist, they are predominantly available in Western countries, leaving African nations vulnerable. The lack of access to vaccines and resources in overcrowded refugee camps in Goma is exacerbating the crisis.

Urgent vaccination efforts are crucial to curb infections and prevent a widespread Mpox outbreak in Africa.