We Don't Have Any Monkeypox Cases in Kenya, Says PS Mochache
Speaking on Wednesday in Kisii County, Health Principal Secretary Susan Mochache has reported that no cases of monkeypox have been reported in Kenya or the neighboring countries.
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“We do not have any monkeypox cases in the country or any neighboring countries. I want to assure Kenyans that we have put in place measures to tackle the disease if we record it,” Susan stated.
According to the PS, the disease has been highly reported in Europe.
“The disease has been recorded in Northern parts of the continent because of their proximity to the wild animals, but we have started hearing about it now because of its entry into Europe,” Muchache stated.
Monkeypox cases have been confirmed in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
According to medical experts, close contact with an infected person is required for the monkeypox virus to spread.
Infection can occur after contact with broken skin, mucous membranes, respiratory droplets, infected body fluids, or even contaminated linen.
Health PS also urged Kenyans to adhere to the Covid 19 rules since the cases recorded this week have risen.
“I want to insist that we follow the safety guidelines issued on COVID-19. Even though the mandatory wearing of masks was lifted, we are getting into the cold season and the cases have started rising so it is safer to have your mask on,” added Susan.
The Health Ministry reported an increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate to 3.3 percent on Tuesday, up from 2.2 percent earlier this week.
