Advocacy group OUT said it is concerned that members of the LGBTIQ+ community could face possible marginalisation due to the recent mpox outbreak.
An advocacy group told Briefly News that it's essential for South Africans to be informed about the disease to avoid judging those who fall ill
Luiz De Barros said one reason mpox has been reported among the MSM group could be due to their proactive health-seeking behavioursaid it was important to prevent the ostracisation experienced by gay and bisexual men in the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. OUT’s Luiz De Barros spoke toDe Barros said it was vital for citizens to be informed about mpox to prevent judgement and condemnations.
He added that the health officials at the ports of entry were also trained to observe for lesions and other symptoms.Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced broadcast journalist who has worked predominantly in radio newsrooms for over 15 years. Chirwa has occupied numerous positions, including news journalist, editor and current affairs host, focusing mainly on Mpumalanga politics and business. You can reach Zingisa at [email protected].
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