Kenya confirms second Mpox case

Kenya's Health CS Deborah Barasa said that to date, 42 samples have been submitted to laboratories for Mpox testing, of which 40 samples have tested negative. PHOTO | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION via AFP

Kenya has confirmed its second Mpox case in a truck driver travelling from Uganda at the Malaba border, Health PS Mary Muthoni told the Nation.

The driver reported that he had travelled to DR Congo recently, which is the epicentre of the disease.