Deadly Pox Outbreak in Rumbek Prisons Sparks Health Emergency in Lakes State

Lakes State prison facilities in Lakes State has triggered a major public health emergency, as health authorities confirm that more than 130 inmates have been infected with monkeypox, chickenpox, and smallpox-like illnesses. The affected prisons, Rumbek Main Prison and Pachong Prison, are grappling with overcrowding and poor sanitation, making it difficult to contain the spread of the disease. Since April 17, 2025, health officials have recorded 134 suspected cases, including two confirmed cases of monkey-pox. The situation has prompted urgent intervention from the Ministry of Health and its humanitarian partners Sparks Health Emergency in Lakes State An outbreak of infectious diseases in two prison facilities in Lakes State has triggered a major public health emergency, as health authorities confirm that more than 130 inmates have been infected with monkeypox, chickenpox, and smallpox-like illnesses. The affected prisons, Rumbek Main Prison and Pachong Prison,...