On July 24, 2024, Uganda identified its first confirmed Mpox cases at Bwera Hospital in Kasese District, detected by the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) through routine surveillance. The initial report involved two patients out of six exhibiting Mpox-like symptoms.
Since then, six more cases have emerged across four districts: Mayuge (2), Kampala (2), Wakiso (1), and Kasese (1), bringing the total number of confirmed cases outside the index district to seven.
As of September 3, 2024, Uganda has been addressing the Mpox outbreak for 42 days. There have been no new confirmed cases or deaths in the past 24 hours, and the Case Fatality Ratio remains at 0.0% with no deaths reported. No recoveries have been recorded.
Currently, 21 active contacts are under monitoring, with follow-ups in Kampala completed. There are no confirmed Mpox cases among healthcare workers.
Health authorities continue to work to manage and contain the outbreak.
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