Gabon Reports First Mpox Case in 30-Year-Old Amid Global Spread

Aug 24, 2024, 12:40 AM

Gabon has reported its first case of mpox, according to the country's Ministry of Health. The infected individual is a 30-year-old resident who recently returned from a two-week trip to Uganda, a country affected by the epidemic. The patient is currently receiving treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) has noted widespread mpox activity in other newly affected nations, including Burundi. The health ministry's statement did not specify which variant of the viral infection was recorded.