Nairobi, Kenya | By Michael Wandati | Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced that no new Mpox cases were confirmed in the country over the past day.
According to a statement released on Saturday, 21,350 travelers were screened the previous day, adding to a total of 302,436 screenings since the surveillance began.
While no new suspected mpox cases were identified among incoming visitors, the Ministry reported five new suspected cases within the country during the same period.
“Over the same period, five (5) new suspected Mpox cases have been detected. Cumulatively, twenty-nine (29) suspected cases have been identified,” the Health Ministry said.
“Of these, twenty-three (23) have tested negative for Mpox, while six (6) cases are pending confirmation from the reference Laboratory.”
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The Ministry of Health is currently monitoring a case reported at Vineyard Hospital in Kiambu County, where the patient has been isolated and is receiving treatment.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry urged Kenyans to refrain from sharing photos of suspected Mpox cases on social media to prevent misinformation and protect patient privacy.
Kenya officially declared a Mpox outbreak on July 31, 2024, following the confirmation of a case in Taveta Sub-County, Taita Taveta County. The patient has since recovered and been discharged from the hospital.
During the 21-day surveillance period, none of the 12 contacts linked to the confirmed case exhibited any symptoms.
