Health / Medical

Health Ministry Reports 18 Mpox Tests, 15 Negative And 3 Pending

today28 August, 2024

Background

 

The Health and Social Services ministry announced that as of 26 August, 18 patients have been tested for Mpox across the country, with 15 negative results and three tests pending. The health authority also confirmed that 25 out of 36 hospitals nationwide have isolation facilities prepared to admit patients with suspected infectious diseases. Executive Director, Ben Nangombe.

Local health practitioner and former Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Bernard Haufiku to explain the symptoms of Mpox.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen