Madagascar has reported its first death – a three-year-old girl – from mpox since the disease was detected in the country last December, according to a report by the Malagasy Ministry of Public Health.
The child had been admitted to hospital in a critical condition, with her health worsening due to complications before she died, reports Xinhua.
According to the report, as of 1 March, there are now 457 confirmed cases in the country, but health services were continuing to monitor and manage cases to contain the spread of the disease.
The Ministry said a vaccination campaign would launch shortly, targeting primarily healthcare workers, close contacts of patients, HIV+ people, and transport workers.
Xinhua article – Madagascar reports 1st death from mpox since detection last December (Open access)
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