Mpox: 25 cases confirmed negative from 31 suspected cases


PUTRAJAYA: There are 31 suspected cases of mpox or monkey pox in Malaysia as of Monday (Aug 26), of which 25 cases have been confirmed negative while six are still being monitored.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the number of pox cases in Malaysia remained at nine, the first of which was reported on July 26, 2023, and the last in November of the same year.

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