Kenya has confirmed 314 cases of Mpox across 22 counties, with five deaths reported since the outbreak began in July 2024. The latest figures underscore growing concern over continued transmission, particularly in urban centers such as Mombasa and Nairobi.
Mombasa County currently leads in case numbers with 146 confirmed infections. Other heavily affected counties include Busia with 63 cases, Nakuru with 21, Kilifi with 19, and Nairobi with 17. Additional cases have been reported in counties such as Makueni, Taita Taveta, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, and Kajiado, indicating a widespread geographic spread.
In the last 24 hours alone, four new cases were confirmed three in Mombasa and one in Nairobi highlighting the persistence of community-level transmission in densely populated areas.
Of the total 314 cases, 33 individuals are currently hospitalized, while 54 are under home-based isolation and care. Encouragingly, 222 patients have recovered. With five fatalities reported, the current case fatality rate stands at 1.6 percent.
Authorities have tracked 422 contacts linked to confirmed cases. Most of them 392 individuals have completed the standard 21-day monitoring period, while the remainder are still under observation. Fifteen of the traced contacts have since tested positive.
In response, the government has intensified surveillance and deployed rapid response teams to high-risk counties. More than 4.7 million travelers have been screened at border points, and 905 samples have been tested at designated laboratories, showing a 34.6% positivity rate.
Public awareness campaigns are in full swing, reaching over two million people nationwide. These efforts aim to combat stigma and improve infection control practices within communities.
The public is being advised to avoid close physical contact with infected persons, maintain good hygiene, and seek immediate medical help if symptoms appear. Caregivers are urged to use protective equipment, and communities are encouraged to rely solely on official health updates to prevent misinformation.
Health authorities continue to stress the importance of public cooperation to contain the spread of Mpox and safeguard public health.
