Mpox outbreak in Central Africa requires urgent support

A new strain of mpox, clade Ib, is spreading rapidly in Central Africa, particularly in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization declared the outbreaks a Public Health Emergency on August 14, 2024. Limited resources are directed towards diagnosis, leaving patients without adequate care. Only 250,000 vaccine doses are available for the DRC, while Burundi lacks access entirely.