Isolated Mpox Case Detected in South Africa
International News
May 17, 2024
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.