FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone declared a public health emergency on Monday to combat mpox, announcing it was stepping up surveillance at its borders after confirming two cases of the deadly viral disease.
'The confirmation of two cases of mpox in the country has prompted immediate action as mandated by the public health act,' Health Minister Austin Demby told reporters in Freetown.'On behalf of the government of Sierra Leone , I am declaring a public health emergency.'Last week Sierra Leone reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the world's highest alert level for the disease was raised last year.
He added that Sierra Leone's medical system was ready to respond to cases, pointing to experience gained during the Ebola and Covid-19 outbreaks.'We urge all citizens to remain calm, stay informed and report any suspected cases promptly to healthcare authorities,' Demby said.Mpox is caused by a virus from the same family as smallpox, manifesting in a high fever and skin lesions, called vesicles.
Leone Declares Public Health Emergency Over Mpox
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