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International News: Isolated Mpox Case Detected in South Africa

  

May 17, 2024     Share on   facebook   Twitter

Health officials in South Africa report the detection of an isolated case of Mpox, a rare infectious disease, raising concerns about potential transmission and containment efforts. Dr. Jacqueline Weyer, Head of the Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, emphasizes the need for swift and decisive action to prevent further spread of the disease.