During a recent UN Geneva press briefing, two World Health Organization (WHO) leaders confirmed that the overall health situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is worsening.
On March 22, 2024, Dr. Boureima Hama Sambo, the WHO Representative to the DRC, and Dr. Rosamund Lewis, the WHO Technical Lead for Mpox, highlighted that the country's challenges have reached alarming levels.
According to the WHO, close to 20 million people will require health assistance in 2024, yet the health response remains severely underfunded.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo Disease Outbreaks Deteriorate
The Democratic Republic of the Congo Disease Outbreaks Continue Deteriorating
During a recent UN Geneva press briefing, two World Health Organization (WHO) leaders confirmed that the overall health situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is worsening.
On March 22, 2024, Dr. Boureima Hama Sambo, the WHO Representative to the DRC, and Dr. Rosamund Lewis, the WHO Technical Lead for Mpox, highlighted that the country's challenges have reached alarming levels.
According to the WHO, close to 20 million people will require health assistance in 2024, yet the health response remains severely underfunded.
Tuberculosis Cases Increased 16% Last Year
Despite being both preventable and curable, tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health risk. Last year, TB continued to be a leading cause of death worldwide.
Traditionally, the United States had one of the lowest TB rates globally.
Unfortunately, TB cases in the U.S. have now increased for four consecutive years amidst the worldwide resurgence of this contagious disease, which usually affects the lungs, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Decrease in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Seen in First Year of Pandemic
Cases of breast cancer per 100,000 individuals decreased for almost all age groups among women and men