NAIROBI, Kenya — Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa announced two new cases of Mpox in Kenya, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 12.
The fresh cases were reported within the last 24 hours, according to a statement issued on Friday.
The cases are spread across various counties, with Nakuru and Kajiado each accounting for two cases.
Other counties with reported cases include Taita Taveta, Busia, Nairobi, Mombasa, Makueni, Bungoma, Kericho, and Kilifi, each recording one case.
Dr. Barasa provided an update on the current situation, stating that five of the 12 patients are under medical management, while seven have fully recovered. Importantly, no fatalities have been reported so far.
The CS further disclosed that 68 contacts of confirmed cases have been identified. Out of these, 60 have completed the mandatory 21-day follow-up period without showing signs of illness.
However, two contacts tested positive for Mpox, and six remain under active observation.
Health authorities are continuing to monitor entry points across the country.
“In the past 24 hours, we have screened 15,269 travelers at various Points of Entry (POEs), bringing the total number of travelers screened since the outbreak began to 1,161,622,” Dr. Barasa noted.
The National Public Health Laboratory has tested 230 samples, with 12 returning positive results, while 217 tested negative, and one sample is still pending.
In her appeal to the public, Dr. Barasa urged Kenyans to stay vigilant and follow the preventive measures outlined by the Ministry of Health.
These include avoiding close contact with infected persons or their belongings, limiting sexual partners, and maintaining good hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing and using hand sanitizer.
“Should you observe any symptoms or suspect a case, report it immediately by dialing the Ministry’s toll-free number 719,” she emphasized.
The fresh cases were reported within the last 24 hours, according to a statement issued on Friday.
The cases are spread across various counties, with Nakuru and Kajiado each accounting for two cases.
Other counties with reported cases include Taita Taveta, Busia, Nairobi, Mombasa, Makueni, Bungoma, Kericho, and Kilifi, each recording one case.
Dr. Barasa provided an update on the current situation, stating that five of the 12 patients are under medical management, while seven have fully recovered. Importantly, no fatalities have been reported so far.
The CS further disclosed that 68 contacts of confirmed cases have been identified. Out of these, 60 have completed the mandatory 21-day follow-up period without showing signs of illness.
However, two contacts tested positive for Mpox, and six remain under active observation.
Health authorities are continuing to monitor entry points across the country.
“In the past 24 hours, we have screened 15,269 travelers at various Points of Entry (POEs), bringing the total number of travelers screened since the outbreak began to 1,161,622,” Dr. Barasa noted.
The National Public Health Laboratory has tested 230 samples, with 12 returning positive results, while 217 tested negative, and one sample is still pending.
In her appeal to the public, Dr. Barasa urged Kenyans to stay vigilant and follow the preventive measures outlined by the Ministry of Health.
These include avoiding close contact with infected persons or their belongings, limiting sexual partners, and maintaining good hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing and using hand sanitizer.
“Should you observe any symptoms or suspect a case, report it immediately by dialing the Ministry’s toll-free number 719,” she emphasized.
