Recent news has reported a confirmed case of monkey pox, also known as monkeypox, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the director of the national monkey pox control program, a man in his thirties, from the town of Inongo, was admitted to the Kinshasa General Reference Hospital.
Although the patient’s condition is stable, around 50 people who have been in contact with him are currently under surveillance. Among these people is a woman who traveled with him on the same boat and who has similar symptoms. She should be transferred to the hospital to receive the appropriate care.
The director of the national monkey pox control program called on the population not to panic, while encouraging them to be vigilant in the face of symptoms of the disease. He recalled that the transmission of monkey pox is mainly through direct contact with the bodily fluids of a sick person, and underlined the importance of consulting a health center as soon as symptoms such as fever and rashes appear.
Health authorities are doing everything they can to contain the situation. Prevention and treatment measures have been put in place at the Kinshasa General Reference Hospital, and information is disseminated to health structures to identify and refer suspected cases.
It is essential not to come into physical contact with a patient or his soiled objects, and to limit contact within the family to prevent the spread of the disease. A designated person should be responsible for taking care of the sick person and accompanying him to the hospital to receive the necessary care.
Although this situation may cause concern, it is important to remain calm and follow the instructions of the health authorities. Public vigilance and cooperation are essential in the fight against monkey pox and the protection of everyone’s health.
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