28/08/2024
*COMMONERS CLUB SIERRA LEONE*
*28th August, 2024.*
*RAISING AWARENESS AND CAMPAIGN AGAINST M-POX.*
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus.
Mpox continues to be a threat today, and an upsurge of cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries including Sierra Leone caused by clades Ia and Ib has raised concern.
There are vaccines for mpox. Vaccination should be considered along with other public health interventions.
Mpox can be transmitted through close contact with someone who has mpox, with contaminated materials, or with infected animals. During pregnancy, the virus may be passed to the fetus, or to the newborn during or after birth. Mpox is treated with supportive care for symptoms such as pain and fever, with close attention to nutrition, hydration, skin care, prevention of secondary infections and treatment of co-infections, including HIV where present.
Overview
Mpox is an infectious disease that can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle ache, back pain and low energy. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick.
The natural reservoir of the virus is unknown, but various small mammals such as squirrels and monkeys are susceptible.
The leadership is calling on all to pay close attention to our health and report to the nearest hospital if there is any symptom mentioned above.
Be yourself!
My regards.
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*✍🏽Ing. Julius Conteh✍🏽*
*National More Common*
*Approved by: C1 Smart Conteh*
*National Chairman*