The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an Mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups.
preparedness and response, the Ministry of Health has launched a Mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers and other high-risk groups.In July, Rwanda first confirmed cases of Mpox within its borders. Most of them have recovered and no deaths are recorded.Everyone can be infected with Mpox, according to RBC. The disease is transmitted through body contact with infected persons and, or, contact with body fluids.).
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