Kenya steps up surveillance as mpox cases rise to 314 with 5 deaths

NAIROBI, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Ministry of Health said on Friday that 314 cases of mpox and five deaths have been recorded across the country since the outbreak began in July 2024.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said in a statement issued in the national capital of Nairobi that a total of 33 cases are currently admitted to various health facilities, while 54 cases are under home-based isolation and care.