Two Mpox cases were confirmed in Nakuru and Mombasa counties, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has announced on December 30.
Muthoni noted that the total number of cases now stands at 31 since the outbreak in July 2024.
She further noted that the cases have been reported across 12 counties, with the highest numbers in Nakuru (10 cases), Mombasa (eight), and Nairobi (two).
“A total of 217 contacts have been identified, 204 of whom have been monitored for 21 days. Nine contacts tested positive for Mpox, and four contacts are still being followed up,” she said.
In a statement to newsrooms, Muthoni said over 2.6 million travellers have been screened at the Points of Entry, and suspected cases are identified for further investigation.
