Luanda - The Ministry of Health (MINSA), on Friday in Luanda, reaffirmed that it maintains an active state of alert to prevent cases of monkeypox from entering the country.
Monkeypox is a rare viral disease whose symptoms include such as chills, muscle pain, excessive tiredness and the appearance of blisters and sores on the skin.
The transmission of the disease can occur through close and prolonged contact with wounds and respiratory secretions released by the infected person when coughing or talking.
According to a note ANGOP had access, regarding the declaration of monkeypox as a public health emergency announced by the African Union (AU) and the World Health Organization (WHO), MINSA informs that no cases of the disease have yet been recorded in Angola, reiterating that in case this happens, it will be immediately detected and the recommended treatment will be provided.
In view of the increase in cases of the disease, aggravated by the emergence of a new variant in some African countries, the Angolan health ministry recommends the population to maintain individual and collective protection measures, namely washing their hands frequently with soap and water or disinfecting with alcohol gel and use appropriate gloves and clothing when handling animals during slaughter procedures.
Likewise, it urges the population to avoid physical contact with people who show the signs and symptoms mentioned above, as well as materials and tools caused by them, not to hunt or eat the meat of monkeys and rodent animals, as well as to avoid direct exposure to blood from these animals.
If any symptoms are detected, citizens should immediately go to the nearest health unit.
The Ministry of Health calls on society to remain calm and serene by avoiding disseminating unconfirmed information or information from dubious sources, ensuring that the only information to be considered reliable is that communicated by official bodies. MCN/MRA/DOJ
