Mozambique will receive a batch of vaccines against mpox in September, amid rising concerns over the spread of the disease, which has already recorded 29 confirmed cases in two provinces in less than a month, the government announced today. Speaking to the press following the weekly session of the Council of Ministers in Maputo, government… Continue reading Mozambique to Receive Mpox Vaccines in September as Government Steps Up Prevention Measures
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Mozambique Boosts Border Surveillance to Curb Spread of Mpox
Mozambique is enhancing its border surveillance measures by deploying screening and testing teams to help contain the spread of mpox, health authorities announced on Monday. The country has so far recorded 17 confirmed cases and is monitoring an additional 92 suspected cases. “There are no restrictions on the movement of people or goods at this… Continue reading Mozambique Boosts Border Surveillance to Curb Spread of Mpox
Mozambique Mpox Cases Rise to 13 as Health Authorities Minitor Situation
Mozambican health authorities have reported a total of 13 positive Mpox cases from 37 individuals tested nationwide, raising concerns over the potential spread of the disease. The figures were disclosed on Sunday by the Ministry of Health. This tally upped from the six on Saturday. According to the latest update, 15 people are currently in… Continue reading Mozambique Mpox Cases Rise to 13 as Health Authorities Minitor Situation
Number of Suspected Mpox Cases in Mozambique Rises to 20
Mozambique’s health authorities have revealed that Mpox (monkeypox) cases have increased to 20, according to new data released this afternoon by the Ministry of Health. In the last 24 hours alone, five new suspected cases were identified. All individuals are currently in home isolation, and no deaths have been reported. According to the latest health… Continue reading Number of Suspected Mpox Cases in Mozambique Rises to 20
Mozambique’s Mpox Cases Traced to Malawi as Authorities Step Up Surveillance
The Mozambican government has confirmed that all three mpox (monkeypox) cases recently detected in Niassa province were imported from neighbouring Malawi, which is currently battling a larger outbreak of the virus. “These are three Mozambican nationals who travelled from Malawi to Mozambique. Malawi has a significantly higher number of cases, slightly more than 40. I… Continue reading Mozambique’s Mpox Cases Traced to Malawi as Authorities Step Up Surveillance
Mozambique Confirms Three Mpox Cases in Niassa Province
Health authorities in Mozambique have confirmed three positive cases of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the northern province of Niassa. The suspected cases were initially identified on 8 July in the Lago district, specifically in the administrative posts of Metangula and Cobué. Laboratory analysis conducted by the Niassa Provincial Public Health Laboratory on 10… Continue reading Mozambique Confirms Three Mpox Cases in Niassa Province