Mpox outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo

KINSHASA, DRC - AUGUST 30: Healthcare workers take measures at a medical facility as fight against mpox virus continues in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo on August 30, 2024. The WHO has classified mpox as a public health emergency of international concern. The disease has spread to twelve countries within the African region, with over 15,000 suspected cases reported. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, which remains the epicenter, along with Burundi and other East African nations, are set to receive vaccines soon, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Photo by Makangara Ciribagula Justin/Anadolu via Getty Images)