Two months after Rwanda confirmed its first cases of mpox, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) continues to intensify prevention and treatment efforts nationwide.
Two months after Rwanda confirmed its first cases of mpox, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre continues to intensify prevention and treatment efforts nationwide.
Rwanda's healthcare system has been strengthened to manage potential mpox cases. Hospitals and health centres across the country are prepared to offer treatment, which focuses on alleviating symptoms like fluid-filled blisters, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. "We have emphasised that mpox can be transmitted through bodily fluids, kissing, or even hugging and that condoms don't provide protection," Niyingabira added.
He added that in rural areas, community health workers play a critical role, going door-to-door to check households for symptoms, this grassroots initiative has been vital for early detection and has helped minimise transmission in more remote areas of the country.To ensure there are no barriers to care, Rwanda offers mpox treatment free of charge.
"We have built a solid structure to respond to cases as they arise and we are confident that we can manage the spread."
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