Mpox kenya Stories
The disease has spread across 12 counties, with cases reported in Nakuru (10), Mombasa (8), Busia (7), Nairobi (2), Kajiado (2), Bungoma (2), Taita Ta...
The vaccination programme will be rolled out in three phases, informed by epidemiological data and the risk levels of specific groups.
Testing at the national referral laboratory, which has processed 386 samples from various counties, revealed 36 positive cases.
The outbreak has spread across 12 counties, prompting the government to ramp up efforts to control its spread through enhanced surveillance and robust...
Although no cases have been reported locally, health experts warn of the virus's possible entry due to global trade and movement, drawing parallels wi...
Efforts to educate the public on mpox prevention and control are ongoing, focusing on community engagement.
Africa's reliance on foreign aid for healthcare and preparedness continues to weaken its ability to respond effectively to health crises.
The newly reported cases include three from Nakuru County and two from Mombasa County.
The trial, set to take place in Kenya, will focus on assessing the vaccine's safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity.
This allocation is part of a donation from Gavi, the European Union, and the United States, who provided a total of 899,000 doses to nine African coun...
From April to August, the virus spread to 12 additional countries, with over 1,000 deaths recorded during this period.
The Health CS clarified that no cases of Marburg virus disease have been detected in the country.
Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya said that several hundred high-risk individuals in Rwanda received the vaccine earlier this week.
The allocated budget has been categorised into three main areas: local containment, regional control and national management.
Depending on the production capacity of manufacturers, agreements for up to 12 million doses through 2025 can be made, according to the statement.
The ministry has also intensified surveillance at sea, land, and air entry points to prevent the spread of Mpox.
Authorities are also monitoring 43 people in the country who may come into contact with the patient.
The most recent case reported on Thursday in Sweden was linked to a Swedish traveller returning from Africa.
