South Africa has recorded 18 confirmed Mpox cases and one probable case, prompting the National Health Department to warn of a rapid increase in infections.
The Western Cape has recorded the highest number of cases, followed by Gauteng with three cases and KwaZulu-Natal with one.
Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale says people who have been in close contact with someone infected with Mpox should monitor themselves for symptoms for up to 21 days and seek medical attention if they become ill.
The department is also investigating a recent case involving a person who returned from Spain a week ago.
Mohale has urged communities to support people diagnosed with Mpox and those suspected of having the virus, warning that stigma and discrimination could discourage people from seeking medical care.
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