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Central African Republic: Monkeypox Gains Ground in the Capital and Worries Authorities

In the Central African Republic, monkeypox, a contagious disease, is causing psychosis among the population. The Ministry of Health has called on Central Africans to respect hygiene rules while putting in place measures to block the path of this very viral virus. 

Because nine cases have been detected in the capital Bangui in one week but no deaths have been reported.

Published on :07/31/2024 - 1:45 p.m.
By : RFI
With our correspondent in Bangui, Rolf-Steve Domia-leu

According to information confirmed by the Ministry of Health and the Pasteur Institute in Bangui, nine cases have been recorded in the capital in one week.

Landry, a resident of the 6th arrondissement, one of the hotbeds of this disease, is on his guard: " It's scary because people are isolated in the hospital. I learned that this disease is very contagious and that we must avoid contact with dead animals. I limit my movements, because it is also transmitted between humans ," he says.

While the symptoms are unknown to a significant number of Central Africans, the health department is increasing awareness campaigns to block the spread of this disease. 

" Monkeypox is a disease that manifests itself like smallpox, with rashes on the body and pus loaded with viruses, with fever. Secondly, there is also an infection of the lymph nodes. This results in an increase in their volume. This disease can last 14 days and can lead to death in 10 % to 11 % of those affected. It is therefore very serious ," explains Dr. Pierre Somsé, Minister of Health.

Between January and July 2024, 166 suspected cases were reported throughout the Central African territory. According to the Pasteur Institute in Bangui, 35 cases are confirmed for zero deaths.

DJ, July 26 first case of Mpox in Bangui-31 july already 9 cases detected.

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One Mpox case in traveller from Uganda to Rwanda via Kenya on the Uganda-Kenya border (Taita-Taveta). 

DJ