BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): The Ministry of Health (MoH) is closely monitoring overseas Monkeypox reports to ensure the Sultanate is able to identify cases, conduct laboratory tests and secure medication if necessary, Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management) at the MoH Dr Hajah Anie Haryani Abdul Rahman (pic) announced at the daily press conference on Monday (May 23)
Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease caused by a specific virus among animals that can be transmitted to humans, she said, adding that “it is also transmissible by consuming the meat of monkeypox-infected animals”.
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