UNICEF’s initiative to provide 80 tons of medicines to support the fight against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a commendable step that deserves to be commended. MPOX, a dreaded viral disease, affects many children and adults in the DRC, and its control represents a major challenge for the country’s health authorities.
The delivery of this large donation of medicines to the vice-governor of North Kivu province is a significant step in the right direction. Indeed, the care of patients with mpox in the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri will be strengthened thanks to these essential medical supplies.
It is important to highlight the crucial role played by UNICEF in the fight against infectious diseases in the DRC. As an international organization specializing in child protection, UNICEF provides essential support to local authorities to improve the health of vulnerable populations. The donation of anti-MPOX drugs is a concrete example of UNICEF’s commitment to public health in the DRC.
UNICEF Deputy Representative in the DRC, Mariam Sylla, highlighted the importance of this initiative in the fight against MPOX. She highlighted the positive impact that these drugs will have on the care of patients, especially children affected by this disease.
The Vice-Governor of North Kivu Province expressed his gratitude to UNICEF for this generous donation that will help alleviate the suffering of MPOX patients. He also called for a strengthening of partnership and collaboration between local authorities and international organizations to effectively combat this epidemic.
Ultimately, this UNICEF initiative demonstrates the need for collective and coordinated action to combat epidemics and protect the health of the most vulnerable populations. It highlights the importance of international solidarity in the fight against infectious diseases and recalls that health is a fundamental right for all.