In a press release, Professor Adrien Mougougou warned the public about the monkey disease that has killed several people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Although Gabon does not register any cases of monkey diseases, the Minister of Health, with the support of partners, has taken several measures to prevent and fight against the introduction of cases due to population flow. In his press release, the minister indicated that a number of measures had been taken, namely: putting our surveillance system on alert, developing a preparedness and response plan against a possible disease, Mpox , the building search capability.
We also note the strengthening of cooperation with animal health to share information, strengthening surveillance and early warning by providing case definitions in health facilities at border posts, strengthening the capacity of workers there the hospital structures. The minister wants public attention. And recommends that people take care by avoiding contact with dead animals in the forest, and eating well-cooked bush meat. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, go to a health facility immediately if you experience symptoms.
It should be remembered that monkeypox or Mpox is an infectious infectious disease, which can lead to serious forms, even fatal in 10% of cases. It is characterized by symptoms such as: high fever, fatigue, muscle pain associated with a rash on the body, including pumps of the hands and soles of the feet.
