The provincial Ministry of Health in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, recently took an important step by establishing a Community Consultative Committee to Combat Mpox. This initiative aims to strengthen surveillance and monitoring of the evolution of this disease among the local population. Key members of this committee will be tasked with informing and raising awareness among the community on measures to prevent the spread of Mpox.
The provincial Minister of Health, Théophile Walulika Muzaliwa, emphasizes the importance of raising awareness among the population about this epidemic. He emphasizes the need for close collaboration between health authorities and the community to contain the disease. The prevention and information messages disseminated by the committee aim to educate the population and mobilize everyone’s efforts to effectively combat Mpox.
The actors involved in this Community Consultative Committee include mayors, neighborhood leaders, provincial deputies, church and hospital leaders. Together, they will think about strategies to strengthen the care of people affected by the disease. Their goal is clear: to contain Mpox in the province and prevent other diseases that could threaten the health of the population.
Researcher Dr. Christian Tshongo Mohindo emphasizes the importance of mobilizing the population in raising awareness and collaborating with the scientific team. This participatory approach will help identify solutions adapted to the specific needs of the community. Finding effective solutions to minimize the impact of Mpox on the population is at the heart of the concerns of this Community Consultative Committee.
In short, this initiative demonstrates the commitment of health authorities and local stakeholders to work together to protect public health. The fight against Mpox is a challenge that requires the mobilization of all, and this Community Consultative Committee is a significant step towards better prevention and management of diseases in the Bukavu region.