Nurses working in fear: BBC visits mpox epicentre
September 10, 2024
The plight of healthcare workers in eastern DRC fighting mpox without vaccines is a damning indictment of global health inequity. While 200,000 doses sit in Kinshasa, frontline staff in South Kivu face an overwhelming influx of patients, especially infants, with inadequate resources.
This disconnect between vaccine availability and distribution exemplifies the systemic issues plaguing healthcare in developing nations. The cruel irony of medical staff learning about vaccines through social media, while struggling to save lives, is unacceptable.
The plight of healthcare workers in eastern DRC fighting mpox without vaccines is a damning indictment of global health inequity. While 200,000 doses sit in Kinshasa, frontline staff in South Kivu face an overwhelming influx of patients, especially infants, with inadequate resources.
This disconnect between vaccine availability and distribution exemplifies the systemic issues plaguing healthcare in developing nations. The cruel irony of medical staff learning about vaccines through social media, while struggling to save lives, is unacceptable.
This crisis demands immediate action. It's not just about logistics; it's about prioritizing lives in regions often overlooked by the global health community. The world must do better.