Kenya Records First Mpox Death

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported that one person has succumbed to Mpox, making this the first death recorded in Kenya related to the disease.

Speaking on Monday, October 14 Health Director General Patrick Amoth stated that the patient succumbed since he was also battling existing health complications.

“Eight of those have recovered and have gone home, four are still admitted in the hospital,” said Dr Amoth.

This is as the total case tally of the deadly virus in Kenya rose to 13. The cases were detected from 236 samples that were tested in laboratories and the cases were confirmed in 10 counties.

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