Ministry of Health Raises Mpox Alarm as Kenya Records 1,298 Cases, 19 Deaths
Kenya's Ministry of Health has reported 1,298 confirmed Mpox cases and 19 deaths across 40 counties, prompting a nationwide public health alert. Officials are calling for increased surveillance, vaccination efforts, and improved hygiene practices to curb the spread of the virus.
Why it matters
The rapid spread of Mpox across a large number of counties indicates a significant public health crisis that requires urgent government coordination and resource allocation.
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Nancy Odindo is a current affairs writer at Tuko.co.ke (joined in 2023). She has one year of experience in print and more than five years in digital media.
The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over a worsening Mpox outbreak, with confirmed cases rising to 1,298 and deaths reaching 19 across all 40 counties as of September 6, 2026.
Health PS Mary Muthoni raises the Mpox alarm as Kenya records 1,298 cases and 19 deaths across 40 counties. Photo: Mary Muthoni. Source: Twitter Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni sounded the warning on Monday, September 7, 2026, urging members of the public to step up hygiene practices and adopt stronger personal prevention measures in response to the escalating figures.
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