Zimbabwe confirms two cases of Mpox

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

Health Reporter

Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has announced that Zimbabwe has reported two confirmed cases of Mpox.

The cases, an 11 year old boy and a 24 year old man both have a history of travelling to South Africa and Tanzania respectively.

Mpox is a viral illness that can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, rash, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. While the virus can spread through close contact with an infected person or animal.

Zimbabwe becomes the 17th country to report a case after Zambia which reported its first case on Friday.

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