Authorities reported 53 positive cases of Mpox throughout Mexico; CDMX leads the list of infections.
Quintana Roo is positioned as the second state with the highest number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in Mexico, with a total of eight cases until August 10, 2024, one more compared to week 31, according to the latest report from the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave).
According to the most recent epidemiological report of week 32, from the Ministry of Health, Mexico has registered 53 confirmed cases of monkeypox (Mpox) until August 10, 2024. The vast majority of these cases, 51 in total, have occurred in men.
The entities with the highest number of infections are Mexico City, with 32 cases; Quintana Roo, with eight cases; and Jalisco, with three cases.
During July 2024, Sinave documented an increase of seven cases, going from 42 to 49 confirmed patients. By August 10, the number of cases had increased to 53.
Distribution of confirmed cases by state
As of August 5, 2024, the distribution of confirmed cases of monkeypox in Mexico is as follows:
1- Mexico City: 32 cases (three new confirmed cases)
2- Quintana Roo: 8 cases (one new confirmed case)
3- Jalisco: 3 cases
4- Morelos: 2 cases
5- Puebla: 2 cases
6- State of Mexico: 1 case
7- Nuevo León: 1 case
8- Sinaloa: 1 case
9- Tlaxcala: 1 case
10- Veracruz: 1 case
11- Tamaulipas: 1 case
Comparison and health response in other years
In comparison, during the same period in 2023, there were 285 cases of monkeypox in Mexico. At the global level, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a health emergency on August 14, 2024, due to a significant increase in cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries.
This declaration follows a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) that was issued in July 2022 and concluded in May 2023.
In response to the global health emergency, the National Committee for Epidemiological Surveillance (Conave) issued an epidemiological notice on August 14, 2024. This notice establishes the actions that medical personnel in health units must follow to identify and report probable cases of monkeypox, with the aim of interrupting the chains of contagion and providing timely medical care.
Recommendations against Mpox
Among the recommendations for the population, the Ministry of Health suggests:
– Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol gel solution.
– Wear a medical mask in public places. – Avoid sharing food, drinks, cutlery, and plates.
– Clean and disinfect areas that have been occupied by a sick person.
– Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing using the inside of your elbow.
These measures are crucial to limit the spread of the virus and protect public health in Mexico.
With information from the Ministry of Health
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