Health officials continue to report monkeypox (mpox) cases in multiple areas in Uganda, with an additional 291 cases reported Oct. 19- Nov. 10, bringing the total case count to 443 since July 24. This is the first outbreak reported in the country. All cases are infected with the clade Ib strain of the virus. To date, 37 districts have been affected. Kampala (182 cases) is the most affected district, followed by Wakiso (67 cases), Nakasongola (56 cases), Mayuge (24 cases), Mukono (22 cases), and Namayingo (12 cases). Health authorities are working with communities to raise awareness, address misinformation and stigma, and encourage affected individuals to seek medical assistance to curb the spread of mpox. As disease surveillance and contact tracing continue, officials will likely identify additional cases in the coming weeks. This report represents the most up-to-date information as of Nov. 12.
Basing on the above report by Ministry of Health Uganda, you can see how Mpox is spreading like wild fire.
HESAI family we cannot sit down and watch while our vulnerable people perish yet we can teach them different measures on how to avoid the deadly virus since they always say prevention is better than cure.
Research shows there’s no specific treatment of Mpox, so prevention is the best way to go.
If we sensitive our people and teach them about the Mpox, signs and symptoms, how to avoid the spread etc, something big can be done to combat the virus.
