Three more Mpox cases reported in Gauteng

Test tubes labelled “Mpox virus positive” are seen in this illustration taken August 20, 2024.

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Three more cases of Mpox have been confirmed in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. This brings the number of cases to 31 since the outbreak started in May last year.

Mpox symptoms include a rash that may last between two and four weeks, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain and swollen glands.

National Health Department’s spokesperson Foster Mohale has urged the public to visit the nearest clinic if they present with these symptoms.

“This also highlights the necessity of rapid and well-coordinated contact tracing for early detection and effective management of positive cases. None of the patients have recent travel history to countries or regions currently experiencing a Mpox outbreak, which suggests there is ongoing local transmission of the virus in the country. All patients are currently self-isolating and receiving appropriate clinical management from the health care workers.”

MEDIA STATEMENT || Public is urged to be vigilant as more mpox cases are detected in Gauteng pic.twitter.com/ZeffzH5zmM

— Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) March 19, 2025