Namibia's First Mpox Case Linked to Cross-Border Travel

Namibia's First Mpox Case Linked to Cross-Border Travel

NAMIBIA'S first mpox (previously known as monkeypox) patient is recovering in stable condition at Swakopmund District Hospital after testing positive for the virus late last week.

Mpox outbreak declared in Namibia …first case recorded in Swakopmund linked to cross-border travel  – Windhoek Observer

Justicia Shipena Namibia has confirmed its first mpox case, linked to recent cross-border travel within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.  The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) declared an outbreak on Sunday after a case was confirmed in Swakopmund over the weekend.  Health minister Esperance Luvindao said the patient is receiving care in isolation at the Swakopmund District Hospital and remains in stable cond