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REPORTING PERIOD: JANUARY 1 – AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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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