The Health Ministry warned that the campaign's scope would be small due to limited resources.
A Congolese health official prepares to administer mpox vaccinations, a key step in efforts to contain an outbreak that has spread from its epicentre, at a hospital in Goma, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo October 5, 2024.yesterday, a key step in efforts to contain an outbreak that has spread from its epicentre in the Democratic Republic of Congo to numerous other African nations this year.
The Health Ministry warned on Friday that the campaign’s scope would be small due to limited resources. At the moment, 265 000 vaccine doses are available, though more are in the pipeline. “The rollout of the vaccine marks an important step in limiting the spread of the virus and ensuring the safety of families and communities,” the World Health Organisation’s Africa Director Matshidiso Moeti said in a statement.
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