Author: By Catherine Gathu

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security in August 2024. One year after the first case was detected at the Taita Taveta border, Kenya is facing a troubling surge in cases, with 314 confirmed infections across 22 counties as of July 31, 2025. The rising numbers indicate a need for intensified containment efforts. According to the Health ministry, Mombasa County bears the brunt with 146 cases, followed by Busia (63), Nakuru (21), Kilifi (19), Nairobi (17), and Makueni (13), highlighting a widespread geographic reach that demands immediate, comprehensive, and collaborative…

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