Russia has supplied the Republic of Congo with diagnostic tests for mpox as part of its support to African countries in the fight against the disease, the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare reported.
The service organized training courses for Congolese specialists in the capital of Brazzaville. The courses covered modern mpox detection methods and other relevant issues.
During the course, Russian experts also trained 32 Congolese specialists in the rules of work and organization of research in mobile laboratories. These are expected to be handed over to the Republic of Congo at the end of 2024, according to the service.