Mpox update as of September 9, 2024

Kenya confirmed the 5th case on September 4, 2024.

The Ministry of Health in a statement on Friday, September 6 said the case was confirmed on Wednesday, September 4.

The patient is a 28-year-old female from Mombasa, a resident of VOK area.

The patient, a spouse to the fourth case, is in isolation at Utange Hospital's Mpox isolation centre.

The fourth case is currently admitted in Nakuru.

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