Mpox outbreak: Medication arrives, but lack of formal registration could be a stumbling block
South Africa has received enough medication to treat 10 cases of severe Mpox . However, experts have warned that the lack of registration for an Mpox vaccine and treatment could become problematic should cases grow exponentially.
On Thursday, the Department of Health said 13 confirmed cases of Mpox had been reported since the start of May. Six of those cases were recorded in one week.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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