The Silent Spread: Mpox Threatens Kenyan Counties

Once a rare disease hidden deep in Central Africa’s forests, Mpox is now creeping silently across Kenya, detected in 21 counties and counting. With Mombasa emerging as the hotspot, health experts are urging swift action to curb its spread before it becomes a full-blown crisis. As concern grows, the Ministry of Health is calling for public vigilance and accelerated containment strategies.