Public Health Authorities Urge Caution Amidst Rising Cases
The South African Department of Health has confirmed that Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases have climbed to 31, with Gauteng province emerging as the epicenter of new infections.
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Health officials are urging early detection and preventive measures, emphasizing that Mpox, while not as contagious as COVID-19, can spread through close contact.
The government’s response remains muted compared to the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns over whether Africa is once again being left to fend for itself while wealthier nations secure medical solutions first.
