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  • Mozambique reports first case of monkeypox

    Source: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2022-10...MCA/index.html

    01:59, 07-Oct-2022
    Mozambique reports first case of monkeypox
    CGTN

    Mozambique has registered the country's first case of monkeypox detected in an adult male, announced the Ministry of Health on Thursday.

    The case was tested after showing symptoms and diagnosed on Wednesday in Maputo city and the individual in question had a travel history, said Health Minister Armindo Tiago at the press conference in Maputo.

    "At this moment, the process of tracing all possible contacts is underway so that they can be submitted to the test," said Tiago.

    The minister appealed to the public to remain calm in response to the emergence of the disease, and "to avoid panic and follow information about it through the official media."...

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    WEEKLY BULLETIN ON OUTBREAKS
    AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

    Week 42: 10 - 16 October 2022
    Data as reported by: 17:00; 16 October 2022

    ...
    All events currently being monitored by WHO AFRO
    ...

    Mozambique Monkeypox Grade 3

    Date notified to WCO 6-Oct-22
    Start of reporting period 7-Oct-22
    End of reporting period 17-Oct-22

    Total cases 1
    Cases Confirmed 1
    Deaths 0
    CFR 0.0%


    The case was diagnosed Wednesday in Maputo City in a man, Health minister Armindo Tiago said.

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