The Republic of Congo is grappling with a severe outbreak of monkey fever, which has claimed 548 lives to date. According to the country’s health departments, the number of infected individuals has soared to 15,664, with the situation exacerbated by a troubling trend: many infected people are opting to visit churches to pray for healing instead of seeking medical treatment.
Health officials are urging the public to prioritize medical care, emphasizing that proper treatment is essential to controlling the spread of the disease. The ongoing reliance on prayer over medicine is contributing to the rapid escalation of cases, putting more lives at risk in this growing public health crisis.