AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMpox Alert: Guinea-Bissau confirmed its first mpox case: a 27-year-old woman sought care on June 24, and lab testing in Guinea-Bissau plus confirmation at Institut Pasteur in Dakar verified the virus. Health authorities have activated national response mechanisms under WHO guidance, started contact tracing, and reinforced surveillance at borders and nationwide. Officials urged the public to watch for symptoms like fever and skin rashes and to follow basic prevention, including frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick people. Public Health Response: The Ministry said epidemiological investigations are underway to identify and monitor contacts, while clinicians continue to strengthen readiness for suspected cases.
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