The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stepped up Mpox surveillance in South Sudan as the number of cases continues to rise across Africa.

Humphrey Karamagi, WHO representative for South Sudan, emphasised the importance of quick and reliable testing in staying ahead of evolving health crises. Earlier, the WHO supplied the National Public Health Laboratory with advanced polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing kits, which will enhance the country’s capacity to rapidly detect the virus.

Since January this year, Africa has recorded 29,152 Mpox cases, including 6,105 confirmed cases and 738 deaths.