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20.09.2026

Mpox Cases in SA Rise as Local Transmission Accelerates

Mpox cases in South Africa are rising, mainly in the Western Cape. What the surge means for the healthcare industry.

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Department of Health, Disease Surveillance, Medical Schemes, Mpox, Public Health, Western Cape

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