The Kenya government through the Ministry of Health has confirmed multiple cases of the deadly MPox virus that has now put the world on high alert.
According to reports by the Ministry, a total of 21,350 travelers had been screened the previous day (Friday), bringing the total number of screenings to 302,436 since the start of the surveillance.
However, of those visitors flocking into Kenya screened on Saturday, no new MPox case was reported but the Ministry reported five new suspected cases within the country days after World Health Organisation declared it a health emergency.
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“Over the same period, five (5) new suspected Mpox cases have been detected. Cumulatively, twenty-nine (29) suspected cases have been identified. Of these, twenty-three (23) have tested negative for Mpox, while six (6) cases are pending confirmation from the reference Laboratory.”
Reports indicate that of the five new cases that have been confirmed is a Kiambu County case where a viral photo Confirmed by the county health officer indicated the presence of MPox case in the county.
The Kiambu MPox case was reported at Vineyard Hospital in Kiambu County, where the patient is currently isolated and receiving treatment to prevent spread and control the virus.
However, the Health Ministry on Saturday cautioned Kenyans against sharing photos of suspected Mpox cases on social media, to prevent the spread of misinformation and to respect patient privacy.
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Kenyans have been asked to remain on high alert and report any suspected MPox patient within their areas to relevant health authorities to provide help and prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease.