Malaysia Health Ministry Reports New Mpox Case
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 09:30
Malaysia's Health Ministry Detects New Mpox Case
In a troubling development, Malaysia's Health Ministry has recently confirmed the detection of a new case of the mpox clade II variant. This finding came from a total of 58 suspected mpox cases referred to the ministry in 2023. Health director-general Dr. Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan disclosed that the patient affected is a male citizen who started showing symptoms indicative of mpox.
Key Statistics
- Total suspected cases this year: 58
- Variant detected: Clade II
- Patient gender: Male
Next Steps
The ministry is now focused on monitoring the patient closely and tracking any potential contacts.
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