Health Ministry Advised to Be Cautious as Monkeypox Cases Surface in South Africa

Health Ministry Advised to Be Cautious as Monkeypox Cases Surface in South Africa

Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Health and Social Services ministry, urged the public to exercise caution following reports of monkeypox cases in South Africa. He reassured that no cases have been reported in Namibia yet, but emphasized global concern whenever such disease outbreaks occur.

July 9, 2024 35

South Africa

South Africa Reports Third Mpox Death Amid Ongoing Outbreak

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.

June 26, 2024 9

Africa

Researchers urgently call for action against the DRC’s new Mpox strain

Scientists have identified a new strain of the mpox virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo that spreads rapidly among humans. The researchers are calling for swift action to avert another global mpox outbreak. The disease previously known as monkeypox was reported in several countries in Europe and North America in 2022. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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