Mpox: Dont panic, be medically disciplined
Zimbabwe has recorded two confirmed cases which are 400 kilometres apart as one case is in Harare and the other one is in Mberengwa.
By Marisa Johannes
Oct. 20, 2024
No need to panic about mpox, be medically disciplined
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by an orthopoxvirus that results in small-pox like disease in humans.
By Johannes Marisa
Oct. 18, 2024
Mpox outbreak: All hands on deck
The country needs to tighten its borders through stricter screening. However, this is not a licence to impose travel restrictions.
By Newsday
Oct. 15, 2024
Zim records 2 Mpox cases
Mpox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) by World Health Organization (WHO) on August 14, 2024.
By Takudzwa Munemo
Oct. 13, 2024
Zambia reports first mpox case, variant unclear
The new clade 1b strain has caused global concern as it seems to spread more easily though routine close contact.
By Reuters
Oct. 12, 2024
Zim issues Mpox alert
The symptoms of the disease include fever, rash, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion and respiratory issues.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 5, 2024
Millions at risk of Mpox outbreak
Reflecting on Zimbabwe's experience during the Covid-19 pandemic, Marisa said infections were initially reported in South Africa before spreading to other regional countries.
By Julia Ndlela
Aug. 30, 2024
Health Talk: Let’s remain vigilant as Mpox is upon us
At least 515 deaths have been reported so far in Africa with at least 13 countries being involved.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Aug. 25, 2024
Avail enough resources in fight against Mpox
Mpox (formerly called monkey pox) is a rare viral infection that is endemic to Central and West Africa.
By Newsday
Aug. 24, 2024
