RCA INTERVIEW | SADC Ministers of Health discuss monkey pox

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The Southern African Development Community's Ministers of Health (SADC) held a virtual meeting on Wednesday to discuss the status of monkey pox in the region.

The meeting wanted to evaluate the epidemiological outlook of Mpox and assess its impact on public health across member states. 

Surveillance Mechanism in place to detect Mpox- MoHSS

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The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, says mechanisms are in place to detect and maintain if Mpox hits our shores.

The Africa Centre for Disease Control has declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security.

 

Health Ministry to set up ICU's in district hospitals

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The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services says that as part of the ministry's effort to strengthen the public health system, they have taken a decision to set up intensive care units in district hospitals countrywide. 

Health Ministry responds to 'dilapidated' facility claims

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The word "dilapidated" is frequently used to describe healthcare facilities throughout the country.

However, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, believes this term is exaggerated.