South Africa's health authorities report 2 deaths from mpox this week and warn of local transmission

South African authorities warn of mpox after 2 deaths

Six cases have been detected in the country, all among men in their 30s

South Africa reported its second death from the viral mpox infection, increasing the number of confirmed cases to six in five weeks.

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Health department reports second death from the disease

Mpox claims second life in South Africa, this time in KZN

Another person has died in hospital after contracting the mpox disease, this time in Umgungundlovu in KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa's health authorities report 2 deaths from mpox this week and warn of local transmission

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African health authorities say two people have died this week after contracting mpox, and it appears there is local transmission of the disease. […]

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

More than 97,000 cases and 186 deaths were reported across 117 countries in the first four months of 2024.