Mpox
2024 - 6 - 25Monkeypox Madness: BMA Ramps Up Screening Amid Rising Cases
Border Management Authority - Monkeypox - Mpox outbreak - South Africa - World Health OrganizationMonkeypox cases on the rise in South Africa, sparking high alert at ports with increased screening measures. Stay informed!
South Africa is facing a wave of Monkeypox (Mpox) cases, with the Border Management Authority (BMA) taking urgent action. Dr. Michael Masiapato, the BMA Commissioner, announced the implementation of rigorous screening of travellers at ports to curb the spread of the disease. Mpox has claimed three lives in KwaZulu-Natal, emphasizing the gravity of the situation since the outbreak in May.
The Department of Health has welcomed the arrival of Tecovirimat, a specific treatment for Mpox patients. Meanwhile, multiple provinces in South Africa have reported Mpox cases, prompting the public to adhere to basic health precautions. As the number of confirmed cases rises to 16, the BMA is fortifying its preparedness with a strategic outbreak plan.
In a concerning development, a new Mpox strain 'Clade 1b' has been labeled as the most dangerous yet. This variant exhibits higher transmission rates and increased mortality, raising alarm bells among health officials. Additionally, a new Mpox strain originating near the DRC border poses a significant threat to neighboring regions, heightening concerns for containment and rapid response.
The emergence of Mpox strains with enhanced transmissibility and severity underscores the critical need for proactive measures. The BMA's swift response in implementing screening processes reflects the urgency to safeguard public health. With Mpox cases escalating, vigilance and adherence to health guidelines remain paramount in combatting the spread of this viral infection.
BMA to screen travellers at ports amid 13 Mpox cases (South African Government News Agency)
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced that port health officials have developed an outbreak ...
Another KZN man dies of Mpox, Gauteng detects two more cases (News24)
Another person has died of Mpox in KwaZulu-Natal, raising the death toll to three since the outbreak of the disease in May.
Govt welcomes the first batch of mpox treatment as cases increase ... (DPSA)
The Department of Health has received a batch of mpox specific treatment, Tecovirimat (also known as TPOXX or ST-246) for treatment of patients who ...
Monkeypox (mpox) cases confirmed in multiple provinces in South ... (Crisis24)
Monkeypox (mpox) cases confirmed in multiple provinces in South Africa in June. Maintain basic health precautions.
Mpox screening process to be implemented for travellers entering SA (Getaway Magazine)
The Border Management Authority (BMA) of South Africa has announced the implementation of Mpox screening measures at all ports of entry in response to a ...
WHO, scientists call for urgent action on mpox strain ... (Channel Africa)
In a separate briefing, John Claude Udahemuka of the University of Rwanda, who has been working on an outbreak in Congo's hard-to-reach South Kivu province, ...
South Africa records third mpox death after 16 confirmed cases (Reuters)
South Africa has recorded its third death from the viral infection mpox in an outbreak that started in May and has seen 16 laboratory-confirmed cases so far ...
New Mpox strain Clade 1b 'most dangerous so far' and 'could ... (Sky News)
The new strain, which appears to spread more easily from person to person, has potentially more severe symptoms and has a higher mortality rate, ...
BMA puts measures in place to avert spread of mpox as cases rise (Independent Online)
Border Management Authority commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato has announced that the BMA port health officials have developed an outbreak preparedness plan ...
Mpox outbreak on the DRC border – a new strain identified ... (Science Media Centre)
A new strain of mpox (formerly known as monkey pox) has been identified in adults and children on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border with Rwanda ...
Dangerous mpox strain spreading in Democratic Republic of the ... (New Scientist)
A new strain of mpox transmitted mainly by heterosexual sex has emerged in a mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is now spreading to ...
Border Management Authority implements state of preparedness ... (Polity.org)
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato has announced that the BMA port health officials have developed an outbreak ...
South Africa's mpox outbreak death toll rises to three, 16 cases ... (Daily Maverick)
One new death was recorded, bringing the number of deaths to three as efforts to curb the spread of the infectious disease are ongoing in affected ...
County Reports Increase in Mpox Cases (countynewscenter.com)
County public health officials are reporting seven new Mpox cases in May and June and encouraging vaccinations ahead of summer festivals and events.
WHO and scientists call for urgent action on dangerous mpox strain (NBC News)
A mutated strain of mpox spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo has estimated fatality rates of around 5% in adults and 10% in children.
New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet' (BBC News)
A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials.
Warnings over lethal and contagious strain of mpox as children in ... (The Guardian)
Alarm over high mortality and miscarriage rates as mutated virus spreads in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
WHO, scientists warn on mpox strain in Congo (ETHealthworld.com)
Mpox Strain In Congo: "There is a critical need to address the recent surge in mpox cases in Africa," said Rosamund Lewis, the WHO's technical lead for mpox ...
Health updates on Mpox outbreak and response efforts | South ... (South African Government)
The Department of Health would like to confirm that the country has recorded three more positive cases of mpox (formerly known as monkey pox) and one death ...
Mpox cases rise to 16, death toll increase to three (South African Government News Agency)
The Department of Health has confirmed that the country has recorded three more cases of Mpox and another death, as efforts to curb the spread of this ...
Ladysmith man dies of Mpox as number of cases rise to 16 (Independent Online)
A total of 16 cases of MPox have been recorded in South Africa. All the cases are male, and so far three people have died from the virus.
Health Dept concerned about increase in Mpox cases - SABC News ... (SABC News)
The department confirmed another Mpox-related death, bringing the total number of deaths to three.
Fears new 'most dangerous' mpox strain could cross borders (FRANCE 24)
A new deadlier strain of mpox that transmits more easily between people is killing children and causing miscarriages in the Democratic Republic of Congo and ...
Border authorities to screen travellers entering SA for Mpox (SowetanLIVE)
The rising in confirmed Mpox cases has seen the Border Management Authority (BMA) implement an outbreak preparedness plan to manage and contain the ...
Mpox death toll rises to three as cases surge to 16 | The Witness (Maritzburg Sun)
The latest cases involve a 40-year-old man who presented with smallpox-like symptoms and passed away at home without seeking medical attention.
South Africa reports new mpox cases; deaths rise to three (Bizcommunity.com)
The Department of Health reports three new mpox cases and one death. The total is now 16 cases and three deaths nationwide...
Dangerous New Mpox Virus Sparks Global Outbreak Fears (Forbes)
Experts worry the new virus, which is tearing through the DRC, can spread through touch and sex, and has a fatality rate of around 5% in adults and 10% in ...
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