Mpox in Congo-Brazzaville: 261 cases and two deaths in 11 departments
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Brazza-Infos
The Republic of Congo has 261 confirmed mpox cases and two deaths, a case fatality rate of 0.76%, according to health authorities meeting in Brazzaville on 10 November. Eleven departments and 13 health districts are affected, including Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, where the Lumumba district accounts for a significant share of cases, reports Brazza-Infos.
The Republic of Congo has 261 reported mpox cases and two deaths, a case fatality rate of 0.76%, across 11 departments and 13 health districts. These figures were recalled during a meeting held in Brazzaville on 10 November with district delegates and community representatives, reports Brazza-Infos.
The areas being monitored most closely include Congo-Oubangui, Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. In Pointe-Noire, the Lumumba district accounts for a significant share of cases, increasing surveillance around health facilities, markets and communal gathering places, according to Brazza-Infos.
Men over the age of 15 account for more than 59% of those infected. Two laboratories are being used to analyse samples, while community actors report that no vaccines are available and that suitable medicines are unavailable.
The measures highlighted therefore focus on isolating cases, monitoring contacts, hand hygiene, cleaning surfaces and informing families. Health officials also recommend seeking medical attention quickly when suggestive symptoms appear, reports Brazza-Infos.
