Kenya has confirmed its second case of Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, in a truck driver who recently crossed from Uganda at the Malaba border.
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced today. The driver, who had also traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of the outbreak, presented symptoms consistent with Mpox upon arrival.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the patient is currently isolated and receiving active management at a health facility in Busia County. The case was identified at the Port Health screening desk at the Malaba One Stop Border Post, where the driver reported his symptoms.
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa provided an update on the broader response to the outbreak. She revealed that a total of 42 samples have been submitted for Mpox testing so far, with 40 samples returning negative results. In addition, authorities have screened 426,438 travelers at various ports of entry across the country to prevent further spread.
This new case follows Kenya’s first Mpox incident, which also involved a long-distance truck driver traveling from Uganda to Rwanda through Kenya. The Health Ministry continues to monitor and respond to the situation with heightened vigilance and preventive measures.