Who Calls to Urgently Address Strain of Monkeypox
African Doctors and Investigators, June 2024 Photo: EFE
June 25, 2024 Hour: 4:26 pm
So far this year, 8600 cases of smallpox and 410 deaths have been recorded in Congo-Kinshasa.
The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Tuesday to urgently address the spread of smallpox in Africa, where there is a dangerous strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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«There is a critical need to address the recent increase in cases of seismic smallpox in Africa», said WHO Technical Officer for the disease Rosamund Lewis.
This disease is characterized by rash or skin lesions that usually concentrate on the face, palms and soles of the feet.
It is spread by intimate contact and causes flu-like symptoms. Most cases are mild, but can be fatal.
So far this year, 8600 cases of smallpox and 410 deaths have been recorded in the Congo, as stated last week by the doctor responsible for the disease control program in the country, Cris Kacita,
Meanwhile, the specialist of the University of Rwanda, John Claude Udahemuka, said that the strain that is spreading there is extremely dangerous. Its case fatality rate is around 5 percent in adults and 10 percent in children.
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Fuente: Africanews-WHO
