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Benin: The Monkeypox Epidemic Detected In A Couple

By Frido MAMA Last modified June 4, 2022

Two suspected cases of monkeypox, an emerging infectious disease caused by a virus transmitted by infected animals, most often rodents, have been detected in Benin in the commune of Pobè. Those affected would be a couple who had just come from Nigeria.

The Medical Coordinator of the Pobè / Adja-ouèrè / Kétou area was asked by the Pobè district police station on Thursday, June 02, 2022, for the safety of a couple suffering from monkey pox. This young couple is the first case to be found at the Pobè area hospital and even in all of Benin. According to the Telegram which gave the information this Saturday, the couple refused to be interned for their care.

“The couple allegedly started by making noise about the doctors and threatening to leave the hospital to return to Nigeria where they come from. Letting him go, without the results of the blood samples sent to the national laboratory in Cotonou, is a great risk for Benin in general and for Pobè in particular” , reports the media. To do this, specifies the same source, their police surveillance is required by Doctor Ronald GNIMAVO coordinating doctor of the Pobè / adja-ouèrè / Kétou zone.

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https://triomphemag.com/benin-lepidemie-de-la-variole-de-singe-detecte-chez-un-couple/

 

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Monkey pox: "Benin has no confirmed cases yet"

By Cochimau S. Houngbadji
9 hours ago

At a press conference this Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the Minister of Health gave news of the two suspected cases of smallpox detected in Benin. According to Benjmin Hounkpatin, there is no danger in delay, Benin is taking steps to lead an effective response to this disease.

As of today, there is no confirmed case of smallpox of the sign in Benin. Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin gives the assurance. “We have suspected cases that are there. They have not been confirmed. They have the right treatment and things are progressing very well,” he reassures.

According to the minister, there is no way to panic. “In any case, Benin is ready to face this possible new disease ,” he said. Benjamin Hounkpatin added that with regard to barrier gestures, hand washing is required.

Smallpox of the sign is transmitted to humans by contact with a person, animal or object carrying the virus. “It can be contracted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids or skin lesions of an infected animal. Among the animals that transmit it, there are various rodents and primates ,” explains the United Nations website.
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https://beninwebtv.com/variole-du-singe-le-benin-na-pas-encore-de-cas-confirmes/

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Opening statement, COVID-19 Press Conference, 16 June 2022

Remarks by WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti
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Turning to monkeypox, I can confirm that there are now a total of 1900 confirmed cases in 39 countries across the globe, including eight African countries. Of those countries in Africa, monkeypox cases have been previously reported in six.

There have been 36 confirmed cases in Nigeria, 10 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, eight in the Central African Republic, three each in Benin and Cameroon, and two in the Republic of Congo.
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https://www.afro.who.int/regional-d...tement-covid-19-press-conference-16-june-2022

 

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Monkey pox in Benin: News of the 2 suspected cases discovered in Pobè

By Frederic Dossou 2 days ago (popular)

Two suspected cases of monkey pox were discovered a few weeks ago in the commune of Pobè located in the Plateau department . They are a couple from Nigeria where monkey pox is rampant. This couple was suspected and kept under surveillance. The surveillance system has been on high alert since early June. The Minister of Health, Benjamin Hounkpatin was questioned, this Wednesday, June 15, 2022, during a press conference in Cotonou, on the evolution of this health situation in Benin.

Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin acknowledged that “it is true that there is a known virus in circulation” and that “it came from the countries around us”. The presence of suspected cases of monkey pox in Benin has therefore been confirmed by the ministerial authority. The Minister of Health informs on Frissons Radio that “the two patients are still undergoing treatment even if they are not yet confirmed cases” but “they have the treatment they need and it is progressing very well”.

The Minister reveals that Benin has taken all the measures so that, as soon as this monkey pox appears , "we are able to respond if the cases come in anticipation". For Benjamin Hounkpatin, "Benin is ready to deal with this possible disease or other epidemic emergencies that could arise thanks to the investments already made in the management of the Covid-19 crisis ". He asked the people of Benin that “there is no need to panic”.

https://lanouvelletribune.info/2022...uvelles-des-2-cas-suspects-decouverts-a-pobe/

 

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WEEKLY BULLETIN ON OUTBREAKS
AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

Week 25: 13 - 19 June 2022
Data as reported by: 17:00; 19 June 2022
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All events currently being monitored by WHO AFRO

Benin Monkeypox Ungraded

Date notified to WCO
Start of reporting period 14-Jun-2022
End of reporting period 14-Jun-2022

Total cases 3
Cases Confirmed 3
Deaths 0
CFR 0.0%

Three cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Benin, according to laboratory reports released on 14 June 2022. Two of the cases reportedly had recent travel history to Nigeria. The other case was detected in the North of the country with no reported history of recent travel.
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https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/357655/OEW25-1319062022.pdf

 

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