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The Benue State Government has dismissed reports of a Mpox outbreak in the state, saying no case has been confirmed, following the emergence of social media reports alleging a suspected outbreak in Konshisha Local Government Area.
The state Ministry of Health and Human Services said it immediately activated its disease surveillance system after receiving reports of a suspected Mpox case at Tyokula Achihi Residence in Korinya, Konshisha Local Government Area, with health officials deployed to investigate the incident and collect clinical samples for laboratory analysis.
According to a press statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, laboratory confirmation is required before any diagnosis of Mpox can be established.
“At this stage, no Mpox outbreak has been confirmed in Benue State. It is important to emphasise that skin…
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