Motorcycle taxi driver in Burundi facing stigma and eviction after recovering from mpox, amidst 600 cases and government's silence.

Eric Mbonigaba, a motorcycle taxi driver in Burundi, faces stigma and eviction threats after recovering from mpox, one of the first diagnosed in the country. His situation highlights the challenges in Burundi, which has nearly 600 mpox cases. UNICEF's Regional Health Adviser stresses the need to address stigma to control the outbreak, as the government's silence allows unofficial treatments to emerge, complicating public health efforts.

October 09, 2024
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