Stories by Pamela Mudakikwa

From awareness to action: how one Red Cross volunteer helped his community keep mpox at bay in Rwanda.

A man dressed in a red shirt with the Red Cross insignia on it, addressing a crowd of people who are seated.
UNICEF/2025

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Knowledge only protects when someone carries it from door to door.

Pamela Mudakikwa’s story for UNICEF Rwanda follows Protais Kuradusenge, a Red Cross volunteer and father of three, who helped his community turn awareness into action and keep mpox at bay.

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Stories by Pamela

From Awareness to Action: the fight against mpox

Get an inside look into the social and behaviour change drive that helped keep mpox at bay.

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