24
Aug
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has issued a public advisory urging Kenyans to refrain from handling or consuming bushmeat in light of recent Mpox cases reported in the country. This cautionary notice comes as a preventive measure following the confirmation of isolated Mpox cases, signaling the potential for a broader outbreak if necessary precautions are not observed. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in collaboration with the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), is closely monitoring the situation under the One Health approach, working alongside the Directorate of Veterinary Service and the Ministry of Health. These efforts are part of…