Kenya confirms third case of Mpox
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Deborah Mlongo Barasa has confirmed that Kenya has recorded it’s third case of Mpox. In a statement, Barasa noted that the recent case which involves a 30-year-old female who recently travelled to Uganda, was confirmed after samples taken from her tested positive. The CS, however, indicated that the lady is currently […]
Govt warns Kenyans with multiple romantic partners, says they are at higher risk of getting Mpox
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has listed persons who are at high risk of getting infected with Mpox. In the alert post, MOH revealed that healthcare workers, persons in close contact with confirmed cases and those with multiple romantic partners have higher chances of getting infected. The Ministry of Health urged members of the public […]
Govt issues Mpox advisory for pregnant women
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued Mpox advisory for pregnant women days after confirming the second case in the country. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS ) Deborah Mulongo Barasa in the advisory note disclosed that pregnant women with the Mpox virus can infect the unborn child. “Advisory for Pregnant Women: […]
‘Desist from handling or consuming bushmeat’ – govt urges amid Mpox concerns
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has issued a public advisory urging Kenyans to refrain from handling or consuming bushmeat, following concerns over a recent Mpox epidemic. in the region. This advisory was announced in a press release dated Saturday, August 24, 2024, and signed by Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano. The advisory comes as the […]
Ministry of Health confirms second case of Mpox
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed the second case of Mpox in the country. According to a statement issued by Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Mulongo Barasa on Friday, August 23, 2024, the second case of Mpox was confirmed at Malaba One Stop Border Post in Busia County. Truck driver CS Barasa says an adult […]
Mpox: Second case of deadlier Clade 1b variant confirmed outside Africa
A person in Thailand has been diagnosed with a deadlier new Mpox variant just the second confirmed case of the strain outside Africa. The man is a 66-year-old European who arrived in Thailand from an unspecified African country last week. The country’s director-general of the Department of Disease Control said tests on the man confirmed he is […]
‘Mpox is not new Covid’ – WHO expert allays fears
Mpox is “not the new Covid”, because authorities clearly know how to control its spread, a leading World Health Organization expert has said. Despite real concern about a new variant of the virus, and a global alert, Europe regional director Dr Hans Kluge told journalists, together we could – and must – tackle mpox. And […]