Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Shun Bush Meat Over Mpox

As health officials scramble to contain a recent Mpox outbreak in Kenya, the government has issued a stern warning against the handling and consumption of bush meat. The call, made by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, points to the growing threat posed by zoonotic diseases, which can leap from animals to humans.

Miano’s advisory is not just a routine health notice; it carries a sense of urgency as the nation grapples with the potential of a wider outbreak. While the cases…