Monkey Pox

Kenya Issues Public Advisory to Avoid Bushmeat Amid Mpox Outbreak Concerns

Kenya Issues Public Advisory to Avoid Bushmeat Amid Mpox Outbreak Concerns

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…
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Kenya Confirms Second Mpox Case, Health Ministry Urges Vigilance

Kenya Confirms Second Mpox Case, Health Ministry Urges Vigilance

The Ministry of Health in Kenya has confirmed a second laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox (Monkeypox) as the outbreak continues to spread within the country. The announcement comes after a second patient tested positive at a facility within the Coast Region. The patient, who had a history of recent travel to the Port of Entry in the same region, has been isolated and is under active management. This new case follows the initial detection of Mpox in Kenya on 31st July 2024. Since then, 28 contacts of the first confirmed case have completed a 21-day follow-up period without showing any symptoms,…
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