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Kiambu County Reports First Case of Monkeypox

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Kiambu Health CEC Dr. Elias Maina on Saturday reported the first suspected case of Mpox infection in the County.

In a statement released to newsrooms early Saturday evening Maina noted that the case is undergoing laboratory investigation and a conclusive report will follow.

“The county government of Kiambu is aware of reports circulating on social media regarding a suspected case of Mpox (Monkeypox) within the county. We wish to confirm that there is indeed a suspected case, which is currently under thorough laboratory investigation,” said Dr. Maina.

“We are awaiting the official lab results and will provide a comprehensive update as soon as they are available. At this stage, there is no need for alarm.”

The county government has since activated necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents through the Department of Health Services.

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Bryan Ingatia, Science Editor

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