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Ofisi ya Shirika la Afya Ulimwenguni (WHO) nchini Uganda imesema visa vya Mpox nchini humo vimezidi 800, ongezeko kutoka jumla ya visa 495 vilivyoripotiwa kufikia Novemba 20.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) country office has said Mpox cases in Uganda have surpassed 800, an increase from a total of 495 cases which had been reported by November 20.
"Uganda has more than 800 confirmed Mpox cases and four deaths. WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, USAID and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has trained 150 Most at Risk Population Initiative (MARPI) peers to enhance surveillance, risk communication and case reporting to protect key populations, including sex workers in Kampala district," WHO Uganda said today on X (formerly Twitter).
The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, said earlier the government is increasing efforts to address the rising cases.
"Uganda is doing all it takes and is committed to bringing the Mpox outbreak to an end as soon as possible. The Ministry of Health is in charge and there is no cause for alarm or fear," she said.
The Minister also warned the public against relying on condoms in Mpox prevention saying they don't offer full protection against Mpox virus infection.
“Do not be deceived, condoms cannot protect you from monkeypox (alias mpox). The people who handle HIV including myself will encourage you to put on a condom but in the case of monkeypox, please zero-graze at home,” she said.
“Protect yourself because the strain (type) in Uganda, Clade1b is majorly sexually transmitted,” she added.
According to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that although condoms can offer some protection for covered body parts, “condoms alone may not prevent all exposures to mpox since the rash can occur on other parts of the body.”
The Health minister also said that the virus can be transmitted through contact with an infected person especially “when they have the pustules (push-filled bumps) on the body.”
“It (mpox) can also be transmitted through sharing of clothings and beddings, and contaminated surfaces such as tables and chairs. So we have to prevent it. Wash your hands with soap and water, sanitise, do not share clothings and beddings,” she added.
Mpox is a viral disease characterised by distinct severe sores all over the body, including the face and private parts. It was first reported in Uganda in July and at least one virus death has been confirmed in Uganda. The sores on the skin can last 2–4 weeks, affecting one’s physical appearance and ability to work.
The other symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph nodes.
According to scientists, during pregnancy, the virus may be passed to the fetus, or to the newborn during or after birth.
Mpox is treated with supportive care for symptoms such as pain and fever, with close attention to nutrition, hydration, skin care, prevention of secondary infections and treatment of co-infections, including HIV where present, the WHO indicates.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) country office has said Mpox cases in Uganda have surpassed 800, an increase from a total of 495 cases which had been reported by November 20.
"Uganda has more than 800 confirmed Mpox cases and four deaths. WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, USAID and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has trained 150 Most at Risk Population Initiative (MARPI) peers to enhance surveillance, risk communication and case reporting to protect key populations, including sex workers in Kampala district," WHO Uganda said today on X (formerly Twitter).
The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, said earlier the government is increasing efforts to address the rising cases.
"Uganda is doing all it takes and is committed to bringing the Mpox outbreak to an end as soon as possible. The Ministry of Health is in charge and there is no cause for alarm or fear," she said.
The Minister also warned the public against relying on condoms in Mpox prevention saying they don't offer full protection against Mpox virus infection.
“Do not be deceived, condoms cannot protect you from monkeypox (alias mpox). The people who handle HIV including myself will encourage you to put on a condom but in the case of monkeypox, please zero-graze at home,” she said.
“Protect yourself because the strain (type) in Uganda, Clade1b is majorly sexually transmitted,” she added.
According to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that although condoms can offer some protection for covered body parts, “condoms alone may not prevent all exposures to mpox since the rash can occur on other parts of the body.”
The Health minister also said that the virus can be transmitted through contact with an infected person especially “when they have the pustules (push-filled bumps) on the body.”
“It (mpox) can also be transmitted through sharing of clothings and beddings, and contaminated surfaces such as tables and chairs. So we have to prevent it. Wash your hands with soap and water, sanitise, do not share clothings and beddings,” she added.
Mpox is a viral disease characterised by distinct severe sores all over the body, including the face and private parts. It was first reported in Uganda in July and at least one virus death has been confirmed in Uganda. The sores on the skin can last 2–4 weeks, affecting one’s physical appearance and ability to work.
The other symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph nodes.
According to scientists, during pregnancy, the virus may be passed to the fetus, or to the newborn during or after birth.
Mpox is treated with supportive care for symptoms such as pain and fever, with close attention to nutrition, hydration, skin care, prevention of secondary infections and treatment of co-infections, including HIV where present, the WHO indicates.
