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Over 500 Mpox Patients Abandon Clinics Amid Congo Conflict

3/1/2025

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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, over 500 mpox patients have abandoned clinics amidst escalating conflict with M23 rebels. The Africa CDC raises alarms about the potential spread of the disease, which has already claimed 180 lives this year. With health facilities overwhelmed, a new variant of mpox adds to the urgency of the crisis.

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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, over 500 mpox patients have abandoned clinics amidst escalating conflict with M23 rebels. The Africa CDC raises alarms about the potential spread of the disease, which has already claimed 180 lives this year. With health facilities overwhelmed, a new variant of mpox adds to the urgency of the crisis.