Mpox Cases in South Africa Rise to 22 as Western Cape Records 18 Infections
Authorities say 18 of the 22 confirmed cases are in the Western Cape, while contact tracing and limited vaccine doses are helping contain spread.
- South Africa's confirmed mpox cases reached 22 on Tuesday, with the Western Cape remaining the primary cluster at 18 cases. The Department of Health continues tracking the virus as laboratory confirmation efforts intensify.
- Almost all patients are men aged between 23 and 50, according to the Department of Health. Mpox spreads primarily through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person's rash or lesions.
- Recent figures include a 47-year-old Cape Town man who recently travelled to Spain, alongside two imported cases involving German and Norwegian citizens. Spanish health authorities confirmed his mpox status.
- Gauteng Health reported 586 vaccine doses in stock on Tuesday, stored in dedicated freezers at regional pharmacies. The Border Management Authority initiated thermal scanning at ports of entry to strengthen response efforts.
- Health spokesperson Foster Mohale warned that individuals in close contact with a confirmed case within the past 21 days should monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention. "The identification of transmission clusters and cases across multiple provinces highlights the need for sustained public co-operation, early detection and continued surveillance to prevent further spread," Mohale said.
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Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 22 as Western Cape records 18 infections
South Africa’s confirmed Mpox cases have climbed to 22, with the Western Cape accounting for the overwhelming majority of infections recorded so far, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Department of Health confirmed the updated figure on Tuesday after laboratory results confirmed Mpox in a 47-year-old Cape Town man who had reportedly travelled to Spain. Officials initially classified the man as a... Read more →
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