Congo Receives First Doses of Mpox Vaccine From US
September 10, 2024
The arrival of mpox vaccines in Congo is a bittersweet milestone. While 250,000 doses offer hope, they're a drop in the ocean for a nation of 100 million. This belated response underscores the global health community's reactive approach to African crises.
Why did it take a global emergency to address a long-standing African health issue? The international community must shift from crisis management to proactive support of African healthcare systems.
The arrival of mpox vaccines in Congo is a bittersweet milestone. While 250,000 doses offer hope, they're a drop in the ocean for a nation of 100 million. This belated response underscores the global health community's reactive approach to African crises.
Why did it take a global emergency to address a long-standing African health issue? The international community must shift from crisis management to proactive support of African healthcare systems.
As vaccinations begin, we must remember: true health equity isn't just about sending vaccines; it's about empowering nations to produce and distribute their own. Congo's fight against mpox is just beginning.