Department clarifies reports of a Mpox case in Ba-Phalaborwa

The Limpopo Department of Health has dismissed reports that there is a confirmed case of Mpox in Ba-Phalaborwa. Since the National Department of Health issued an update last month two cases were confirmed in Gauteng and three in KwaZulu-Natal.`

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But there has been a recent report circulating in the media regarding a confirmed case of Mpox in Ba-Phalaborwa, Mopani.

LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RUBISHE REPORTS OF MPOX IN BA-PHALABORWA

“The department can confirm that these reports are entirely untrue,” the department said in a statement on Monday.

“There has been no confirmed cases of Mpox or anywhere in Limpopo Province so far. We urge the public and the media to refrain from spreading misinformation that can cause unnecessary panic and fear among the community.

“We also urge the media to verify the information with the department prior to publishing such claims as a deviation from this norm amounts to irresponsible journalism. It is crucial to rely on verified sources of information and trust the expertise of health officials in situations like these,” they said.

“The Department of Health remains committed to monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates promptly if there are any developments.”