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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