Kasaï: increase in Mpox cases, 1,017 cases and over 24 deaths recorded at the end of September

The Mpox situation in Kasaï remains concerning, with 1,017 cases and over 24 deaths recorded since the start of the epidemic up to week 38, according to Minister Rose Kalongo. Controversy surrounds Luebo, where administrator Jean Tshiawuka states that the disease continues to affect the population, with about 78 to 80 patients and 14 deaths, contradicting the minister's claim of control. Medical teams, medications, and technical resources have been deployed in the area, and the minister urges adherence to health measures and calls for avoiding conflicts. The disease remains under surveillance in Luebo.