Kenya's Ministry of Health has urged the public to strengthen hygiene and preventive measures following a rise in Mpox cases, with 1,298 infections recorded nationwide, according to KBC. Speaking on Monday, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni said the virus remains a threat to the country and called on Kenyans to adhere to preventive guidance.

The Senate Committee for County Public Investments and Special Funds has recommended that the County Government of Nakuru increase its budget for preventive healthcare. Committee chairperson Godfrey Osotsi emphasized that investing in preventive health strategies can improve overall population health, decrease morbidity and mortality rates, and help manage chronic illnesses more effectively.

In Nigeria, poverty and malnutrition are significant factors contributing to preventable childhood killer diseases such as malaria and pneumonia, despite the availability of vaccines. The situation highlights the challenges faced in addressing these health issues effectively, as socioeconomic conditions hinder access to necessary healthcare and nutrition.

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has received GeneXpert diagnostic machines to enhance tuberculosis (TB) detection and treatment in its health facilities. The machines were officially handed over at the Senior Officers Diagnostic Centre in Mbuya during a ceremony attended by senior military health officials and representatives from the Ministry of Health.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has placed seven counties under heightened surveillance as the country's Mpox outbreak reaches 1,298 confirmed cases. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni identified Mombasa, Nairobi, Busia, Makueni, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Nakuru as the highest-risk areas, according to Kenya Insights. Officials warn that continued movement along major transport corridors and border points could accelerate the spread of infections.

Health experts and government officials in Ondo State, Nigeria, say malaria prevalence has dropped to 13 percent, crediting the World Bank-supported IMPACT Malaria Project for the decline and for reduced under-five mortality. According to Daily Trust, the officials spoke at the project's close-out ceremony in Akure on Monday. The initiative was implemented by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), which supported malaria control efforts across the state.