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Mpox virus in Kenya: What we know so far

Ministry says there are no new cases confirmed.

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by Magdalene Saya

News09 August 2024 - 08:23
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In Summary


  • The ministry said the first patient code-named ‘patient zero’ was travelling from Uganda to Rwanda through Kenya.
  • Public Health PS Mary Muthoni said the patient who had contracted Mpox has recovered.
Mpox virus in Kenya: What we know so far

The Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of Mpox in Kenya on July 31.

The case was reported at the Taita-Taveta one-stop border point.

The ministry said the patient code-named ‘patient zero’ was travelling from Uganda to Rwanda through Kenya.

Public Health PS Mary Muthoni said the patient who had contracted Mpox has recovered.

Muthoni said the ministry’s antennae had been raised with surveillance heightened at border points, especially on those from Congo where the disease originated.

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