The total number of positive Mpox cases recorded in the country stands at 24 including three deaths, 19 recoveries and two active cases
The total number of positive cases recorded in the country stands at 24, including three deaths, 19 recoveries and two active cases.
However, the department has warned that people should not become complacent, as the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that viruses are unpredictable and can mutate from time to time.that the mpox surge in Africa is now a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation.The WHO convened a meeting of experts to study the outbreak and make a recommendation to the UN health agency’s Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
“It serves as a clarion call for member states including South Africa to work together, fast-track approval of mpox vaccine and treatment while maintaining strict safety protocols, and ensure these life-saving vaccines reach the most vulnerable populations in order to prevent further spread of this infectious, but treatable disease, and the loss of lives.”
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