Over 800 Cases of Monkey Pox Recorded in South Kivu – Taarifa Rwanda

A total of eight people have so far succumbed to the deadly Monkey Pox disease in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to Dr. Claude Bahizire, communications officer at the Provincial Health Division (DPS), a total of 823 cases of Monkey pox have been recorded in the province since October last year.

He told reporters during a press briefing on Saturday that the situation is moer and more worrying.

The situation is becoming more and more difficult. Every week, we record 70 to 80 cases of Monkeypox. For the moment, all 34 health zones in South Kivu are already affected, Dr. Claude Bahizire explained.

Dr. Bahizire said that the most affected area is Mwenga with 519 cases recorded there. Then followed by the health zone of Nyangezi with 101 cases recorded.

Residents in the province have been urged to improve their hygiene measures to protect themselves against this contagious disease.

The first case of Monkey pox in South Kivu Province was confirmed on October 11, 2023.

Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick.

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Over 800 Cases of Monkey Pox Recorded in South Kivu - Taarifa Rwanda