Second death confirmed by Mpox in Zambia, the case increased to 49

Lusaka, April 18 (IANS). The second death was confirmed by Mpox disease in the South African country Zambia. So far, a total of 49 cases of this disease have been reported in the country. Health Minister Eliza Muchima said on Thursday that the second death due to Mpox disease in the Mapika district of the Muchinga Province Jambia. A 10 -year -old child is also involved in this incident. The first case of Mpox was reported in the country in October last year and then the first death of the disease last month. The minister said at a press conference that between April 2 and April 15, 13 new cases were reported in the country. There have been a total of 49 issues so far and these cases have been found in 6 out of the 10 states of the country. So far, 32 people have been treated and sent home, while 15 people are currently on the home isolation. According to the news agency Xinhua, the minister said that the Ministry of Health is working closely with other collaborative organizations to investigate and detect MPOX cases and prevent it from spreading. Meanwhile, the total cases of cholera in the country have also reached 490. There have been 18 new cases over the past two weeks. The minister said about 480 people have been healed so far, while nine people are dead. According to WHO, Mpox is an infectious disease. It can cause painful rash on the body, lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle pain, back pain and fatigue. According to the report of the news agency Xinhua, most people are completely healed by the disease, but some people may also be very ill. The Mpox spreads from one person to another, especially if someone comes close to someone who has a monkey, like a member of the household. Almost contact contains skin contact with skin, mouth to mouth or mouth to skin contact. It can spread even if it is a person who has an infection (such as talking to each other or breathing, infectious particles can come into the air). Symptoms of MPOX usually start 1-21 days after contact, but it often starts to appear within a week. Symptoms usually last 2-4 weeks, but these symptoms can last longer with people whose immune system is weak. -Ians shk/as