Mpox Cases Surge in South Africa: Health Department Urges Medication Compliance

The Health Department has advised those on chronic medication to stick to their regimen to reduce the risk of contracting Mpox

The department issued the warning after a man in Cape Town tested positive for the disease, bringing the number of confirmed cases to seven In its statement, the department explained that all the patients who tested positive for the ailment were living with a chronic diseaseHealth professionals advised South Africans on medication to stick to their regimen to reduce the risk of Mpox infection. Images: Stock Imageson chronic medication to stick to their regimen to reduce the risk of Mpox infection.

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