🏥 Cayman Islands health ministry debunks Mpox misinformation

The Ministry of Health & Wellness in the Cayman Islands has refuted a fabricated news report claiming the presence of two confirmed cases of Mpox in the region. The false report has been circulating via email, WhatsApp, and social media. The current outbreak of Mpox, a disease causing skin lesions, originated in East Africa and has since spread to Asia and Europe. However, no cases have been reported in the Caribbean. 🌍

Fourteen countries in Africa and four outside the continent, namely Sweden, Thailand, Philippines, and Pakistan, have reported Mpox cases. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed that no Mpox cases have been reported within the Caribbean Community. However, the agency has implemented enhanced surveillance for rapid identification of potential cases. Citizens are urged to stay alert and informed through updates from CARPHA and local health authorities. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern due to a new variant of the disease. 🚨