Democratic Republic of Congo kicks off vaccinations against mpox, following delays

After a delay due to logistical difficulties, Congolese authorities have started administering vaccinations against mpox in an attempt to curb the outbreak.

265,000 doses were given to the DRC by the EU and the US, have been administered in the city of Goma and north Kivu province, where healthcare resources have been stretched amid the surge in mpox cases.

The country, which has recorded some 30,000 cases, accounts for more than 80% of…