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Originally published by Citizen DigitalAugust 1, 2025
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Mpox Outbreak: 314 cases, 5 deaths confirmed across 22 counties
In a statement issued on Friday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the cases were reported across 22 counties with Mombasa having the highest number of affected persons, totalling to 146 follow.....
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Kenya has confirmed 314 Mpox cases and 5 deaths since the outbreak began in July 2024, impacting 22 counties. The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, reported Mombasa as the hardest-hit county.
- A total of 314 cases have been confirmed from 905 samples tested, showing a 34.6% positivity rate.
- The highest number of cases are in Mombasa (149) and Busia (63).
- Ministry of Health (MOH) is actively monitoring 392 contacts, with 15 testing positive.
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