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Namibia: Namibia’s first mpox case linked to cross-border travel – News

Namibia: Namibia’s first mpox case linked to cross-border travel – News

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Published on 2025-10-20 17:00:00

NAMIBIA’S first mpox (previously known as monkeypox) patient is recovering in stable condition at Swakopmund District Hospital after testing positive for the virus late last week.

This is the first confirmed case in the country.

Health ministry spokesperson Walters Kamaya, who confirmed the case yesterday morning, said the patient’s infection has been linked to recent cross-border travel within the Southern African Development Community region.

“In line with World Health…

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