December 2, 2024

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REPORTING PERIOD: JANUARY 1 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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HIGHLIGHTS ● Two new confirmed cases reported from Lofa and River Gee Counties● Twenty (20) new suspected cases reported● No death recorded SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animal to human with symptoms lasting between 14 and 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and those with pre-existing health…

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REPORTING PERIOD: AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
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HIGHLIGHTS ●Two new confirmed cases reported from Sinoe and Lofa Counties●Eight new suspected cases recorded●Total Death: 0 SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animal to human with symptoms lasting between 14 and 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and those with pre-existing health conditions. However, the case fatality…

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REPORTING PERIOD: JANUARY 1 – AUGUST 28, 2024
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HIGHLIGHTS ● No new confirmed case reported: 0● Total suspected cases reported (Epi week 1-34 2024): 63● Total confirmed cases: 6● Total Death: 0 SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animals to humans. Symptoms last 14 to 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and are related to pre-existing…

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REPORTING PERIOD: JANUARY 1 – AUGUST 18, 2024
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SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animals to humans with symptoms that last 14 to 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and are related to pre-existing health conditions and the severity of complications. However, the case fatality rate for Mpox can vary widely between epidemics but has been…

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