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The Ministry of Health has confirmed 314 cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in Kenya since the disease was first detected in July 2024. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that the cases have been recorded in 22 counties, with Mombasa County reporting the highest number at 149 cases, followed by Busia County with 63 cases.
Other affected counties include Nakuru (21), Kilifi (19), Nairobi (20), Makueni (13), Taita Taveta and Uasin Gishu (5 each), Kiambu and Kakamega (3 each), Kericho and Machakos (2 each), and single cases reported in Migori, Kisii, Kirinyaga, Isiolo, Kitui, Narok, Baringo, and Trans-Nzoia.
Of the total 314 cases:
-33 individuals are currently admitted to healthcare facilities.
-54 patients are under home-based isolation and care.
-222 patients have fully recovered.
-5 deaths have been reported, representing a case fatality rate (CFR) of 1.6%.
Additionally, four new cases were reported in the past 24 hours—three from Mombasa and one from Nairobi.
The Ministry of Health has traced 422 contacts of confirmed positive cases. Of these:
-392 individuals are currently under active monitoring for the recommended 21-day period.
-15 contacts have since tested positive for Mpox.
The outbreak has prompted intensified screening at points of entry, with over 4.7 million travelers screened so far.
According to the Ministry, the 314 confirmed Mpox cases have been identified from 905 samples tested at the National Public Health Laboratories (NPHL) and partner institutions, indicating a positivity rate of 34.6%.
To contain the spread, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with county governments and partners, has activated a multi-sectoral response including:
-Deployment of Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) to affected counties.
-Active case finding, contact tracing, and treatment support.
-Psychosocial and mental health support for affected individuals and communities.
-Public sensitization campaigns targeting high-risk areas and populations.
So far, over 2 million individuals have been sensitized on Mpox prevention at various points of entry and community levels.
The Ministry has issued several advisories urging Kenyans to help curb the spread of Mpox by:
-Avoiding close contact with infected individuals.
-Using personal protective equipment like gloves and masks when caring for the sick.
-Refraining from sharing bedding, clothing, and utensils with infected persons.
-Maintaining good hygiene, including frequent handwashing and using alcohol-based sanitizers.
-Practicing safe sex and avoiding intimate contact with individuals showing symptoms.
The public is also encouraged to report any suspected symptoms to the nearest healthcare facility and self-isolate if symptoms arise.
Cabinet Secretary Duale also cautioned the public against spreading misinformation regarding the disease. Citizens are advised to rely on official communication from the Ministry of Health and trained medical personnel for accurate and up-to-date information.
As Kenya continues to manage the Mpox outbreak, the Ministry of Health reiterates its commitment to safeguarding public health through transparent reporting, rapid intervention, and coordinated response efforts. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant, adhere to health guidelines, and support efforts to prevent further transmission.
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