The total number of recorded mpox cases in Uganda has reached 5,431, including 40 fatalities, since the outbreak was announced in the East African nation approximately nine months ago, according to the Ministry of Health on Monday.
In a recent update, the ministry reported 44 newly diagnosed cases within the last day. The statement also highlighted that individuals hospitalized due to mpox are experiencing more severe symptoms than before.
It indicated that the highest attack rates were notably observed in cities and fishing communities, specifically mentioning Mbarara City and Kampala, along with fishing areas in Buvuma, Kalangala, and Nakasongola.
According to the report, those between the ages of 25 and 29 constitute the most impacted age group within the nation.
A month ago, the World Health Organization alerted that Uganda leads the world with the most reported instances of community-acquired mpox infections.
Uganda has stepped up monitoring, case management, and public education initiatives to control the spread of the virus.
The Ministry of Health stated that Uganda received another shipment of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses last month from the Africa CDC. The priority during the second phase of the mpox immunization drive, launched on April 2nd, has been given to individuals between the ages of 25 and 35.
Mpox, which is another term for monkeypox, is an contagious illness triggered by the monkeypox virus. The infection can be transmitted via direct contact and manifests with symptoms like fever, enlarged lymph nodes, a painful throat, muscular discomforts, rashes on the skin, and lower backache.
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