2-year-old Emile Miango, diagnosed with mpox, is receiving treatment in the epicenter of the outbreak in Congo. Although mpox cases in Congo are stabilizing, health experts are concerned about the low testing rates and continued spread of the virus in some regions, including Uganda. Limited vaccine doses and challenges in distribution are hindering efforts to control the outbreak. Health experts stress the need for broader vaccination efforts across Africa to prevent further mutations of the virus. The decline in cases in Kamituga provides an opportunity to implement vaccination programs and raise awareness, especially among high-risk populations like sex workers.
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Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
