The Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance at all entry points after the first case of Mpox was detected in the country.
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni stated that to prevent the further spread of the disease, the Ministry is collaborating with County Governments, Port Health Authorities, and other relevant agencies to enhance surveillance.
Additionally, the Ministry noted that it has begun contact tracing to quarantine individuals who interacted with the first Mpox case in the country.
To prevent the risk of infection, PS Muthoni urged Kenyans to follow public health guidelines, such as regularly washing their hands and avoiding close contact with infected persons.
“Wash hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; If you have symptoms, seek health advice and avoid close contact with other persons and visit the nearest health facility for management,” she said.
“Avoid close contact with persons with suspected or confirmed disease.
Patients present with skin rash, fever, headache, generalized aches and swollen lymph nodes Have been advised to visit the nearest health facility.