Top concerns
The escape of hundreds of patients from mpox treatment centers in the DRC is fueling concerns among in Zambia and Uganda.Between fears of new infections and mistrust in the surveillance measures, uncertainty is growing in the border areas. In Goma, Congolese authorities warn of a cholera resurgence amid tensions, while in South Sudan, doctors fear the epidemic will worsen with the onset of the rains. In Angola, the health situation also raises serious concerns, and in Zambia, recurring floods and a lack of access to clean water amplify the risk of contamination.