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South Africa Confirms First Mpox Fatality, 37-Year-Old Man Among Five Cases

Jun 12, 2024, 11:33 AM

South Africa has confirmed five cases of mpox, a viral infection, with the first fatality being a 37-year-old man. The outbreak has killed one person and infected four more, prompting the government to urgently seek vaccine supplies. The health minister announced that these cases were recorded over the past month.