South Africa’s Health Department is warning of a rise in Mpox cases, with 18 confirmed and one probable case recorded across the country.
The Western Cape has the highest number, followed by Gauteng with three and KwaZulu-Natal with one.
Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale has urged people who have been in close contact with an infected person to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days and seek medical attention if they become ill.
