Tag: Garissa
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Kenya reports first Mpox case in Garissa as health worker tests positive
Background: Mpox awareness in Kenya Kenya has been monitoring mpox—also known as monkeypox—outbreaks with heightened vigilance in recent years. The disease, caused by the mpox virus, typically presents with fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes, and it can spread through close contact. Health officials have emphasized early detection, contact tracing, and vaccination where appropriate to…
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Kenya Reports First Mpox Case in Garissa as Health Worker Tests Positive
Kenya confirms first Mpox case in Garissa, linked to a health worker Kenyan health authorities confirmed the country’s first case of monkeypox, or Mpox, in Garissa County on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s disease surveillance efforts. The case involves a health worker who tested positive for Mpox, underscoring the ongoing need for…
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Kenya Confirms Mpox Case in Garissa as Health Worker Tests Positive
Kenya Records its First Mpox Case in Garissa Kenya has confirmed its first case of monkeypox (Mpox) in Garissa County, marking a significant development in the country’s public health landscape. The case involves a health worker who tested positive for Mpox, according to authorities monitoring the outbreak. Health officials say they have launched a rapid…