Camels storm Kampala streets to 'fight mpox'

Since Uganda's first confirmed case in July 2024, its recorded cases have surpassed 800, with 546 recoveries and four fatalities.

Camels carrying Father Christmas loaded with boxes containing Mpox sensitisation messages along Kampala Road on December 18, 2024. According to the leader of the group William Sebuwaato the sensitization campaign on Mpox prevention was sponsored by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and UNICEF coinciding with the Christmas festive season. The group started marching from Bukoto St. Andrews Church to Kamwokya, Mulago Wandegeya Kampala Road, Parliament Avenue up to Kimathi Avenue. (Photo by Francis Emorut)