An urgent mpox outbreak in South Kivu province, eastern Congo, has raised major concerns due to its rapid spread. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation a global health emergency because the virus spreads mainly through skin contact. The mining town of Kamituga, with around 300,000 residents, is at the center of the outbreak. Almost 1,000 cases have been reported there over the past year, with infections rising sharply from 12 per week in January to 600 per week by August. Poor infrastructure and limited resources are making it difficult to control the virus. Despite the Congolese government allocating over $190 million and purchasing 3 million vaccine doses, only a small amount has reached affected areas. Health workers are trying to inform people about symptoms such as fever and blisters, but many in rural areas are still unaware. International organizations are helping, but funding shortages are slowing progress. The WHO remains hopeful that with strong cooperation, the outbreak may be controlled in six months.