Kenyans urged to avoid bushmeat amid MPox cases » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 24 – Kenyans were on Saturday advised to avoid “handling or consuming bushmeat” following two reported cases of MPox in the country.

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano issued the warning, emphasizing on the importance of steering clear of wildlife due to the disease’s potential transmission from animals to humans.

The latest case involves a 40-year-old truck driver who tested positive after traveling from Mombasa to DRC.

In response, the Ministry of Health has heightened surveillance at border points to detect any case.

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