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Uganda confirmed the first cases of Mpox on 24th July 2024 following the confirmation of two case-patients from Kasese District, Bwera Hospital by the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) through a routine sentinel surveillance system. These two cases were detected among six case-patients with symptoms consistent with the Mpox case definition. The two index cases were treated and discharged. Nationwide surveillance for mpox continues alongside routine surveillance.

This reporting week, two cases were reported from two districts (Amuru, Mayuge) which are outside the index district (Kasese). Today marks 29 days of responding to the Mpox outbreak and four days since the last confirmed case. This is the first national SitRep.