Kenya warns against bushmeat handling due to monkeypox cases, urging increased surveillance at border points.

Kenya's Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, urges citizens to avoid handling or consuming bushmeat due to two reported cases of monkeypox. The warning comes after relevant authorities within the State Department of Wildlife advised that handling bushmeat can transmit diseases like monkeypox, Ebola, and salmonellosis. The government is increasing surveillance at border points and emphasizing the need for vigilance to prevent an outbreak.

August 24, 2024
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