Here is what you need to know about the Mpox virus spreading in South Africa and who is going to get a vaccine
An increase in Mpox cases has forced the Department of Health to take special measures to limit the disease’s spread.One death has been reported, with the severity of that patients’ symptoms leaving them unable to swallow the necessary treatment.
Minister of Health Joe Phaahla held a briefing on Wednesday morning, 12 June, to update the public on the severity of the disease and the available treatments. Minister Phaahla stated that South Africa had no registered medication specific to Mpox. As a result, the DoH have obtained emergency use approval for the necessary treatment.
With the assistance of the World Health Organisation, the DoH is also seeking to procure a vaccine that has been developed to the virus. There will be no mass-vaccination but targeted at sex workers, health workers and laboratory workers.*This a developing story. Hit refresh for the latest information.
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