The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive its first shipment of nearly 100,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Thursday, in an effort to combat the deadly outbreak that has plagued the country. The African Union’s health watchdog has confirmed that a total of 200,000 doses are expected to arrive this week.
With the country at the epicenter of the mpox outbreak, cases and deaths have been on the rise, putting the population of over 100 million people at risk. The arrival of these vaccines brings a glimmer of hope to the nation as it fights to contain the spread of the disease.
Health officials in the DRC are working tirelessly to distribute the vaccines and administer them to those in need. The arrival of these doses marks a significant step in the country’s battle against the deadly virus.
As the situation continues to evolve, it is crucial for the international community to support the efforts of the DRC in containing the outbreak and providing care to those affected. The arrival of the vaccines is a crucial development in the fight against mpox in the country.
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