The Provincial Health Division of South Kivu reported on Thursday, April 4th that within a span of six months, two hundred thirty-nine cases of Monkey pox including three deaths have been reported in the province of South Kivu.
The majority are from Mwenga where 160 cases including three deaths were reported, and in Bukavu, across two health zones, three cases of Monkey pox have been registered.
Dr. Justin Bengehya has indicated that all these patients have been taken care of free of charge thanks to the support of the World Health Organization (WHO).
He revealed some strategies that have been taken to prevent the spread of this disease, namely: strengthening communication in the community and community-based surveillance.
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South Kivu: within six months, 239 cases of Monkeypox including 3 deaths reported in Mwenga and Bukavu.
InternetKinshasaHealth - The Provincial Health Division of South Kivu announces the occurrence of two hundred and thirty-nine cases of Monkeypox, including three deaths within six months in the South Kivu province.