Mpox patients in DR Congo face food, medicine shortages

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a severe mpox outbreak, with 19,710 suspected cases reported in 2024, including 5,041 confirmed and 655 fatalities. Kavumu hospital, overwhelmed with 900 patients, struggles with medicine shortages and food scarcity due to visitor bans. Vaccines are expected soon, and President Félix Tshisekedi has allocated $10 million for response efforts, but local health workers report dwindling international support.