In a shocking turn of events, more than 500 mpox patients have fled healthcare facilities in eastern DR Congo due to escalating violence from M23 rebels. The Africa CDC warns of a potential outbreak as missing patients risk spreading the disease, which has already claimed numerous lives.
The WHO has issued revised temporary recommendations to combat the ongoing mpox outbreak, urging states to enhance prevention efforts and improve surveillance measures. This comes as the situation escalates, with rising cases reported globally. Find out what these recommendations mean for public health and safety.