Ministry of Health Reports No New Suspected Mpox Cases in Latest Update

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Kenya declared the Mpox outbreak on July 31, 2024, after confirming one case in Taveta Sub-County, Taita Taveta County

The State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards has issued a reassuring update regarding the ongoing Mpox situation in the country. According to the Ministry of Health, no new suspected cases of Mpox have been detected among citizens or travelers over the last 24 hours.

The active surveillance, which includes rigorous screening at points of entry, has so far yielded no new suspected cases, with a total of 21,350 travelers screened in the last day. This brings the cumulative number of travelers screened to 302,436. Despite this, five new suspected Mpox cases were identified elsewhere, bringing the total number of suspected cases to 29. Out of these, 23 have tested negative, while six remain under investigation.

The Ministry also reported receiving a new sample from a suspected Mpox case at Vineyard Hospital in Kiambu County. The patient is currently under isolation, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation. “We will provide timely updates as we receive more information,” the Ministry assured in the press release.

In light of these developments, the Ministry is urging the public to cooperate with ongoing public health measures. Travelers may experience delays due to enhanced screening protocols at all entry points. “We ask for your patience and cooperation as these measures are essential to protect and safeguard everyone from this disease,” the Ministry stated.

The Ministry also cautioned against the spread of misinformation and emphasized the importance of respecting patient privacy. “We urge the public to refrain from sharing photos of suspected cases to avoid the spread of misinformation,” the statement read.

Kenya declared the Mpox outbreak on July 31, 2024, after confirming one case in Taveta Sub-County, Taita Taveta County. The patient, who has since been discharged, was the only confirmed case in the country. The Ministry confirmed that all 12 contacts of this case have completed the mandatory 21-day monitoring period without developing symptoms.

Mary Muthoni Muriuki, Principal Secretary of the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to safeguarding public health. “We remain vigilant in screening travelers and monitoring suspected cases to prevent the spread of Mpox. The health and safety of all Kenyans is our top priority,” she stated.

The Ministry of Health continues to provide regular updates and encourages the public to stay informed and adhere to health guidelines to mitigate the risk of Mpox.

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