mpox
Africa has reported 14,669 lab-confirmed Mpox cases and 55 deaths in 2024, according to Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. In a statement, Moeti said Africa is seeing positive signs of containment, but emphasized challenges persist, and vigilance is still needed. Dr. Moeti noted that since October 2024, the Republic of Congo, Gabon, […]
The Bulawayo City Council has issued a health alert following an outbreak of mpox, a viral disease prevalent in parts of central and western Africa, including neighboring South Africa. In a statement issued by the local authority, residents have been urged to take precautions to prevent the disease from spreading to the city. Mpox is […]
India has confirmed its first mpox case involving the highly transmissible Clade 1b variant. The patient, a 38-year-old man from Kerala, tested positive after returning from Dubai. This marks the first reported case of the fast-spreading variant in South Asia. Manisha Verma, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of Health, stated that at least 30 people who […]
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