JUST IN: Kenya Reports Five New Mpox Cases, Including Two in Children Under Five
As of Saturday, November 30, the country has confirmed five new cases of the Mpox virus, bringing the total number of cases to 23. The Ministry of Health reported that two of the new cases involve children under the age of five, highlighting the vulnerability of young children to the virus. The new cases were recorded in Nakuru (2), Mombasa (2), and Kiambu (1). Public Health PS Mary Muthoni emphasized that children are at higher risk due to their underdeveloped immune systems, making them more susceptible to severe illness if infected. “The ministry stresses the importance of self-isolation for suspected
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