Africa-Press – Gambia. The Ministry of Health has confirmed the detection of a case of Mpox—a viral disease—in The Gambia. According to an official press release issued on July 22, 2025, the case was identified through the ministry’s routine disease surveillance system.
“A sequencing process has been triggered to determine the virus subtype. The detection of a single case in a country where Mpox is not presently in circulation constitutes an outbreak, requiring immediate response,” the statement noted.
Health authorities reported that the patient is in stable condition, responding well to treatment, and remains under close monitoring. The Ministry reassured the public that there is no cause for panic.
In response to the case, several public health measures have been activated, including active case search, contact tracing, and community sensitisation efforts aimed at curbing further transmission.
According to the Health Ministry, health care workers across the country have been trained to manage the disease, and the public is urged to comply with health guidelines. The ministry issued the following precautionary measures for the general public:
1. Suspects should immediately visit the nearest health centre for investigation. Early detection of the disease helps manage the symptoms and prevent potential further transmission.
2. Suspects should avoid contact (self-isolate) with other people until they have sought medical attention, to prevent the virus from spreading.
3. Notify health workers of suspected cases in the community so that they can be tested and supported and the outbreak can be stopped from spreading.
4. Adhere to the advice of health workers at all times.
Mpox is a viral disease that can spread from animals to humans and between humans. Human-to-human transmission typically occurs through close physical contact, including direct skin contact, exposure to bodily fluids, respiratory secretions, or contaminated surfaces and objects such as clothing or bedding. The virus may also be transmitted from an infected mother to her unborn child.
Common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and back pain, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and characteristic rashes or sores, which may appear on the face, hands, feet, groin, or genital and anal areas.
The Ministry of Health continues to monitor the situation closely and urges the public to remain vigilant and proactive in following all preventive measures.
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