Topic: mpox
Three New Mpox Cases Confirmed In Kenya, National Tally Rises To 17
The Ministry of Health has confirmed three new cases of Mpox in the country after more than a month without infections, taking the total number of cases recorded so far to 17.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed three new cases of Mpox in the country after more than a month without infections, taking the total number of cases recorded so far to 17.
MoH To Roll Out Mpox Vaccinations In December
Kenya is preparing to launch its first mpox vaccination drive in December 2024 to tackle the spread of a new strain of the virus affecting multiple African countries.
Kenya is preparing to launch its first mpox vaccination drive in December 2024 to tackle the spread of a new strain of the virus affecting multiple African countries.
Germany Identifies Its First Case Of New Mpox Variant
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for Public Health, Germany has reported its first case of the new Mpox variant.
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for Public Health, Germany has reported its first case of the new Mpox variant.
One Mpox Patient Dies In Kenya -Ministry Of Health
Health Director-General Patrick Amoth stated that the patient succumbed since he was also battling existing health complications.
Health Director-General Patrick Amoth stated that the patient succumbed since he was also battling existing health complications.
Uganda Confirms One Mpox Case Of A Murder Suspect In Prison
Uganda Prisons says the male inmate could have contracted the disease before he was remanded in the prison in the town of Nakasongola in central Uganda.
Uganda Prisons says the male inmate could have contracted the disease before he was remanded in the prison in the town of Nakasongola in central Uganda.
Ministry of Health Confirms 2 Mpox Cases, Tally Rises To 12
The Ministry of Health has revealed that 5 of the confirmed cases are currently under management, while 7 have fully recovered.
The Ministry of Health has revealed that 5 of the confirmed cases are currently under management, while 7 have fully recovered.
Ministry of Health Confirms 10th Case In Kericho County
The case is of a 35-year-old female.
The case is of a 35-year-old female.
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One More Case Of Mpox Confirmed In Nakuru Bringing Tally To 9
The Ministry of Health has announced that the number of Mpox cases in the country has risen to 9 after a new case was confirmed within the last 24 hours.
The Ministry of Health has announced that the number of Mpox cases in the country has risen to 9 after a new case was confirmed within the last 24 hours.
Ministry Of Health Confirms 9th Mpox Case In Nakuru
The new case detected in Nakuru County is of a 37-year-old male truck driver who had traveled to Rwanda and Uganda.
The new case detected in Nakuru County is of a 37-year-old male truck driver who had traveled to Rwanda and Uganda.
Kenya's Sixth Mpox Case Confirmed In Makueni
The affected individual, a 38-year-old driver who had travelled from Uganda to Kenya, tested positive for the communicable disease at Makindu Sub-County Hospital.
The affected individual, a 38-year-old driver who had travelled from Uganda to Kenya, tested positive for the communicable disease at Makindu Sub-County Hospital.
New Mpox Case Confirmed In Kajiado, National Total Rises To 7
According to the CS, once the first five patients were positively diagnosed, health officials identified and monitored 61 individuals who had come into close contact with them.
According to the CS, once the first five patients were positively diagnosed, health officials identified and monitored 61 individuals who had come into close contact with them.
Rwanda Becomes First African Country To Roll Out Mpox Vaccination
Rwanda had begun vaccinating high-risk groups, including truck drivers.
Rwanda had begun vaccinating high-risk groups, including truck drivers.
WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine To Be Administered In 2 Doses
The vaccine is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, for adults aged 18 and over.
The vaccine is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, for adults aged 18 and over.
Gov’t Plans To Spend Ksh.6.7B On Mpox Management
Controlling the regional spread of Mpox cases in less than five counties has been allocated about Ksh. 2.3 billion with Ksh.941 million which is a lion’s share of the total budget set to be spent on training health workers
Controlling the regional spread of Mpox cases in less than five counties has been allocated about Ksh. 2.3 billion with Ksh.941 million which is a lion’s share of the total budget set to be spent on training health workers
Two Mpox Patients Discharged, 3 Remain Under Treatment
Kenya confirmed its fifth M-pox case on September 6, and the government announced plans to start administering vaccines for the disease by December.
Kenya confirmed its fifth M-pox case on September 6, and the government announced plans to start administering vaccines for the disease by December.
Ministry Of Health Confirms Fifth Mpox Case In Mombasa
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa said her spouse was the fourth confirmed case and is currently isolated at the Utange Hospital’s mpox isolation center.
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa said her spouse was the fourth confirmed case and is currently isolated at the Utange Hospital’s mpox isolation center.
Congo Receives First Batch Of 99,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses
The plane carrying doses manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union touched down in Kinshasa around 13:00 local time.
The plane carrying doses manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union touched down in Kinshasa around 13:00 local time.
Third Case Of Mpox Confirmed In Nairobi County
The Ministry of Health has reported a third confirmed case of Mpox in Kenya. A 30-year-old woman in Nairobi has tested positive for the disease, with health officials noting that she recently traveled to Uganda.
The Ministry of Health has reported a third confirmed case of Mpox in Kenya. A 30-year-old woman in Nairobi has tested positive for the disease, with health officials noting that she recently traveled to Uganda.
Ministry Of Heath Confirms Third Mpox Case In Nairobi
The Heath Ministry has tested 89 samples for Mpox, with 79 testing negative and seven still under analysis.
The Heath Ministry has tested 89 samples for Mpox, with 79 testing negative and seven still under analysis.
Uganda Confirms Two More Cases Of Mpox
The two new patients were infected with the clade 1b strain of the virus, Health Ministry Director General of Health Services Henry Mwebesa told Reuters, a new offshoot that has triggered global concern.
The two new patients were infected with the clade 1b strain of the virus, Health Ministry Director General of Health Services Henry Mwebesa told Reuters, a new offshoot that has triggered global concern.
