ReviewTransboundary and emerging diseases2024
Syndemic Challenges: Addressing the Resurgence of Mpox Amidst Concurrent Outbreaks in the DRC.
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- Mpox vaccination uptake and acceptance in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Pooled it
- Global epidemiology, viral evolution, and public health responses: a systematic review on Mpox (1958-2024).Journal of global health · 2025Pooled it
- 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak: the role of genomics inMicrobial genomics · 2026Article
- Syndemic convergence of mpox and HIV crisis in the Philippines: implications for integrated and responsive public health action.International journal for equity in health · 2026Article
- Rapid Qualitative Approaches in Pandemic Research: Protocol for an Exploratory Qualitative Multimethod Study (VERDIQual) on Mpox in Italy, Nigeria, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Mpox coinfections and clinical manifestation in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in systems biology · 2026Review
- Bayesian hierarchical modeling of Mpox in the African region (2022-2024): Addressing zero-inflation and spatial autocorrelation.Infectious Disease Modelling · 2025Article
- Harnessing traditional healers role in strengthening Africa's public health response: A case study of Mpox outbreak.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- First documented human case of mpox: Implications for global surveillance, public health and policy.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2025Article
- Mpox: A case study for a one health approach to infectious disease prevention.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2025Review
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Abstract
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a syndemic of infectious diseases, including monkeypox (mpox), cholera, measles, anthrax, and plague, worsening public health challenges and socioeconomic disparities. This review synthesizes and discusses epidemiological data and consequences of simultaneous outbreaks in the DRC between January 2023 and March 2024. The findings highlight a 6.7% fatality rate and 3319 confirmed cases of mpox, with significant outbreaks in Kinshasa and 22 other provinces. Anthrax occasionally surfaced among cattle-raising villages, measles affected fewer than five children susceptible to the disease, and cholera outbreaks persisted in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tanganyika. Plague incidences, mostly bubonic, have been reported in Ituri province. Vulnerable groups, including children, mothers, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems, face increased risks due to poor healthcare access, hunger, and underlying medical conditions. Cultural beliefs, healthcare system issues, and socioeconomic instability impede effective response tactics. This strain on the fragile healthcare system highlights the need for increased surveillance, immunization efforts, and community involvement. To mitigate the effects of syndemic outbreaks, strengthening the DRC's health systems through international cooperation, integrated public health initiatives, and improved access to healthcare is crucial.
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