Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has reported the detection of two additional cases of Mpox in the country over the past 24 hours. In a statement delivered to the media on Friday, Dr. Barasa indicated that this brings the total number of confirmed Mpox cases in Kenya to 12.
The confirmed cases are distributed across various regions as follows: Nakuru (2), Kajiado (2), Taita Taveta (1), Busia (1), Nairobi (1), Mombasa (1), Makueni (1), Bungoma (1), Kericho (1), and Kilifi (1).
She went on to say that, among the confirmed cases, five individuals are currently receiving treatment, while seven have made a full recovery, with no reported fatalities thus far.
The Health Cabinet Secretary also highlighted that 68 contacts have been identified, with 60 of them successfully completing the mandatory 21-day follow-up. However, two of these contacts tested positive for Mpox, and another six are still under active monitoring.
“In the last 24 hours, we have screened a total of 15,269 travelers at various Points of Entry (POEs), bringing the overall figure to 1,161,622 travelers screened across 26 POEs,” CS Barasa stated.
“The National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) has processed 230 samples for testing, with 12 testing positive, 217 negative, and one result still pending.” She urged all Kenyans to stay alert and adhere to the Mpox preventive measures recommended by the Ministry of Health.
This includes avoiding close contact with infected individuals or their belongings, limiting the number of sexual partners to decrease the risk of exposure, and practicing good hygiene through regular hand washing or using hand sanitizer. If anyone notices any suspicious symptoms or cases, they should report them immediately by calling the toll-free number 719.
