80% mpox cases linked to sex work in Kamituga, Congo; single mothers struggle amid stigma and lack of support.

In Kamituga, Congo, sex workers are facing significant challenges due to the mpox outbreak, with 80% of cases linked to sexual transmission. Many affected individuals are single mothers in poverty, struggling to regain clients amid stigma. Health officials urge the government to close nightclubs and mines and provide financial support, but local authorities argue the responsibility lies with the workers. A lack of vaccines and information complicates containment efforts.

October 02, 2024
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