Ministry of Health raises Mpox alarm as Kenya records 1,298 cases, 19 deaths

Nairobi Among Seven Kenyan Counties Flagged As Mpox Hotspots As Cases Reach 1,298

Kenya’s Mpox outbreak is putting seven counties under heightened surveillance as the Ministry of Health warns that continued movement along major transport corridors and border points could accelerate infections. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni identified Mombasa, Nairobi, Busia, Makueni, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Nakuru as the country’s highest-risk areas. Kenya has recorded 1,298 confirmed Mpox […]

Ministry of Health raises Mpox alarm as Kenya records 1,298 cases, 19 deaths

Health PS Mary Muthoni warned of a rising Mpox outbreak in Kenya, with 1,298 cases and 19 deaths. Mombasa, Nairobi, and Busia recorded the highest numbers.

Kenyans urged to adhere to Mpox preventive measures as 1,298 cases recorded

The Ministry of Health has called on the public to strengthen hygiene and preventive measures following a rise in Mpox cases across the country. Speaking Monday morning Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, noted that the MPOX virus was still a threat to the country, urging Kenyans to be […]

PS Muthoni urges vigilance as mpox cases hit 1,298 across 40 counties

Muthoni also urged hotels to step up cleaning of bedding and surfaces as part of measures to reduce the risk of infection.