WHO urges govt, communities to intensify efforts in mpox fight

Mpox cases are now increasing at a higher rate, and Uganda has recorded a total of 262 confirmed cases in 28 districts, with 98 new confirmed cases reported in the last one week.

(L-R) Immaculate Atuhairwe, the WHO Country Emergency and Readiness Officer makes her remarks as Tabley Bakyaita, the social behavioral change technical officer risk communication and community engagement at the Health Ministry listens. This was during a media training on MPOX at Fairway Hotel in Kampala on October 31, 2024. (Photo by Maria Wamala)