DRC Faces Critical Mpox Outbreak Amid Resource Shortages

Rising cases and fatalities, especially among children, strain the Democratic Republic of Congo's healthcare system, prompting urgent calls for international support.

Over 19,000 mpox cases and 575 deaths reported in DRC this year.
Children are particularly vulnerable due to poor sanitation and lack of medical supplies.
The WHO has declared a global health emergency and seeks $135 million for outbreak control.
The US and Japan are set to deliver vaccines, with the first batch expected in early September.
Healthcare workers struggle with misinformation and limited resources in conflict zones.