Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 22
South Africa’s confirmed mpox cases have risen from 18 to 22, with the latest cases including a Cape Town man who recently travelled to Spain.
The Health Department in South Africa has reported a rise in Mpox cases to 22 as of September 22, up from 18. The latest case involves a 47-year-old man from Cape Town who had recently travelled to Spain. Initially classified as a probable case, laboratory results confirmed the diagnosis. Mpox is a viral disease that can affect anyone, with symptoms including fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, fatigue, and a rash or skin lesions.
The majority of the 22 confirmed cases are in the Western Cape, with three in Gauteng and one in KwaZulu-Natal. Health officials are working with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, the World Health Organization, and other partners to implement response measures, including contact tracing and enhanced surveillance.
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