South Africa

South Africa Reports Third Mpox Death Amid Ongoing Outbreak

today26 June, 2024

Background

South Africa’s health ministry confirmed its third death from mpox amid an outbreak that began in May, with 16 laboratory-confirmed cases to date. The latest victim, a 40-year-old man from KwaZulu-Natal province, exhibited mpox-like symptoms including a widespread body rash before passing away at home.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen