# Mpox in Burundi: A Wake-Up Call for Ethiopia?
The mpox outbreak in Burundi offers a sobering glimpse into the challenges of managing a viral disease, especially in a resource-limited setting. It also serves as a stark reminder for Ethiopia to strengthen its preparedness for potential outbreaks.
The Reality on the Ground:
• "It was so painful I couldn’t sleep." - Egide Irambona, a mpox patient, describes the excruciating pain he experienced from swollen lymph nodes.
• "I am worried about the numbers. If they keep increasing, there is no capacity for us to handle that." - Dr. Odette Nsavyimana, doctor in charge at the King Khaled University Hospital, expresses concern over the overwhelming number of patients and limited resources.
• "Many people do not understand the gravity of this issue. Even where there have been cases, people still just mingle." - Dr. Liliane Nkengurutse, national director for the Centre for Public Health Emergency Operations, highlights the challenge of limited public awareness and the need for increased education.
Lessons for Ethiopia:
• Invest in Public Health Infrastructure: The lack of testing facilities, kits, and vaccines in Burundi highlights the need for Ethiopia to invest in its public health infrastructure to be better prepared.
• Promote Public Awareness: The limited understanding of the risks and transmission of mpox in Burundi emphasizes the importance of proactive public health campaigns to educate citizens and promote preventive measures.
• Ensure Access to Clean Water and Sanitation: Limited water access in Burundi makes maintaining hygiene practices difficult. Ethiopia should prioritize access to clean water and sanitation facilities for all.
The mpox outbreak in Burundi is a stark reminder that preparedness is crucial. Let's learn from this situation and strengthen our public health systems in Ethiopia to ensure we are ready to face future challenges.
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The mpox outbreak in Burundi offers a sobering glimpse into the challenges of managing a viral disease, especially in a resource-limited setting. It also serves as a stark reminder for Ethiopia to strengthen its preparedness for potential outbreaks.
The Reality on the Ground:
• "It was so painful I couldn’t sleep." - Egide Irambona, a mpox patient, describes the excruciating pain he experienced from swollen lymph nodes.
• "I am worried about the numbers. If they keep increasing, there is no capacity for us to handle that." - Dr. Odette Nsavyimana, doctor in charge at the King Khaled University Hospital, expresses concern over the overwhelming number of patients and limited resources.
• "Many people do not understand the gravity of this issue. Even where there have been cases, people still just mingle." - Dr. Liliane Nkengurutse, national director for the Centre for Public Health Emergency Operations, highlights the challenge of limited public awareness and the need for increased education.
Lessons for Ethiopia:
• Invest in Public Health Infrastructure: The lack of testing facilities, kits, and vaccines in Burundi highlights the need for Ethiopia to invest in its public health infrastructure to be better prepared.
• Promote Public Awareness: The limited understanding of the risks and transmission of mpox in Burundi emphasizes the importance of proactive public health campaigns to educate citizens and promote preventive measures.
• Ensure Access to Clean Water and Sanitation: Limited water access in Burundi makes maintaining hygiene practices difficult. Ethiopia should prioritize access to clean water and sanitation facilities for all.
The mpox outbreak in Burundi is a stark reminder that preparedness is crucial. Let's learn from this situation and strengthen our public health systems in Ethiopia to ensure we are ready to face future challenges.
@HHETatI
@HHETatI
@HHETatI