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Mpox: Kenyans cautioned against consuming bush meat

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Maasai morans roast meat in the bushes at Ewuaso in Kajiado during a cultural ceremony. [File, Standard]

Kenyans have been urged to desist from handling or consuming bush meat to avoid possible contraction of Mpox disease.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says although reported cases remain isolated, the prevailing situation foreshadows potential eruption if cautionary counsel goes unheeded.

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