05/06/2026
The first confirmed Mpox case has been reported by public health authorities in the Buea health district, South West Region.
The information is contained in a public health alert dated June 4. As medical staff manage the situation, health facilities have been instructed to strengthen surveillance. The confirmation has also prompted other urgent public health measures to contain the disease, and prevent a possible spread. The Buea District Health Officer has outlined a series of preventive measures to be respected by inhabitants. People who present symptoms of the disease are required to promptly seek medical attention.
