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Mpox is now on the rise as the World Health Organisation declars a public health emergency of international concern

By Kouthar Sambo Mpox is now on the rise as the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern. Early reports revealed that Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said at least 14 African countries, including previously unaffected nations like Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, have reported Mpox outbreaks. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Tuesday, Dr Angelique Coetzee explained the nature of […]

today21 August 2024

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Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla held a media briefing on Wednesday to provide an update on the outbreak of the Mpox disease

By Kouthar Sambo Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla held a media briefing on Wednesday to provide an update on the outbreak of the Mpox disease, also known as Monkeypox disease. According to Phaahla, five cases have been recorded in SA so far.  Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show earlier today, the spokesperson for the Health Department, Foster Mohale, said two of these cases were confirmed in Gauteng, where one died in […]

today12 June 2024

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