There have been nearly 8,000 cases of Mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a case fatality rate of nearly 5%. Education, access to health care providers, and vaccination are necessary factors needed to mitigate and prevent Mpox outbreak in the DRC. Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is working to ensure Mpox prevention through vaccination and increased care for those with severe symptoms.
The authors document the needs of the Mpox affected population in the DRC and track the threats and hazards related to the outbreak in the country. To address the outbreak, the disaster plan proposes a community health training program and water and food distribution strategies.