Fatshimetrie, the essential news magazine, takes you this week to Butembo, a city in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where community leaders and journalists gathered to be briefed on the response to monkeypox, this Monday, December 9, 2024. This workshop, organized by the Provincial Health Division (DPS) of Butembo, had the primary objective of encouraging this segment of the population to fully engage in the fight against Mpox.
Désiré Buyana, provincial coordinator of the national communication program for health promotion, expressed the critical importance of raising awareness among community leaders as a priority in order to effectively mobilize the population. He stressed the urgency and seriousness of the situation, calling for general mobilization to counter this devastating disease.
The participants in this awareness-raising workshop were confident and determined to share the lessons learned with their respective communities. Mathe Saanane, President of the Butembo Civil Society, affirmed their desire to take ownership of the fight against Mpox and to communicate about the dangers of this disease, present in their environment.
The heavy balance of twenty recorded cases of monkeypox, including a tragic death in the Kyondo health zone, highlights the urgency of prevention and protection measures. Barrier measures remain essential to stem the spread of this dreaded disease.
Fatshimetrie will remain mobilized to keep you informed of the evolution of this critical health situation in Butembo, and will highlight the actions taken to fight monkeypox and protect the population.
Together, let’s act to stem this threat and protect our communities.
Article written by Fatshimetrie.