As Mpox cases surge in various African countries, the government has assured the public that all measures are being taken to control the virus if cases will occur in the country. On 19th August, 2024, the Ministry of Health updated the public on the threat of Mpox outbreak following the global upsurge of cases, including in some East African countries. Due to this threat the public was advised to take recommended precautions to protect themselves and prevent the disease from entering the country. "I would like to inform you that, until now, no patient has been proven to have Mpox infection in the country. The Ministry of Health continues to take the following measures to prevent Mpox from entering the country," said the statement signed by Tanzania's Minister for Health.
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