FACTSHEET: What you need to know about South Africa’s latest mpox …
WEBAug 5, 2024 · South Africa is currently experiencing a resurgence in cases of mpox, the disease formerly known as monkeypox. These cases are part of a global outbreak which began in 2022. South Africa had only detected five cases of the disease, in 2022, until 8 May 2024, when a new case was found.
Mpox - South Africa - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJun 12, 2024 · These are the first cases of mpox reported in South Africa since 2022 when the country had reported five cases, none of which were severe, and no deaths. The persons affected are men aged between 17 and 43 years old, and of the first 16 cases, 11 self-identified as men who have sex with men (MSM).
South Africa makes strides in bid to contain mpox
WEBSep 17, 2024 · On 14 August 2024, World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern and subsequently issued a set of temporary recommendations to scale up the emergency response. South Africa had previously reported five unlinked mpox cases in 2022.
WEBJun 12, 2024 · South Africa is amongst the countries currently experiencing the outbreak of Mpox, a viral infection which spreads between people and occasionally from the environment to people via objects and surfaces that have been touched by a person with mpox. South Africa has recorded a total number …
Mpox - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Mpox is an infectious disease that can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle ache, back pain and low energy. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick. Mpox is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV).
Mpox (monkeypox) | WHO | Regional Office for Africa
WEB1 day ago · Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick. Anyone can get mpox. It spreads from contact with infected: persons, through touch, kissing, or sex.
Mpox: What you need to know about the latest public health …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The swift spread of a new virulent strain of the mpox virus across Africa triggered the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it once again a public health emergency of international...
Second person dies from mpox in South Africa - BBC
WEBJun 13, 2024 · Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection transmitted through close contact. A second person has died from mpox in South Africa, the health minister has announced, less than 24...
Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa - BBC
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent’s top health body.
Mpox outbreak - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEB5 days ago · Mpox is a viral disease caused by an orthopoxvirus. It spreads mainly through close contact with someone who has mpox, causing a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, and fever. It can make people very sick and leave scars. A global outbreak of mpox began in May 2022 and continues to this day.