Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla said the adoption of the NHI Bill was historic. Picture: Oupa Mokoena/Independent Newspapers
The health ministry in South Africa reported a second death from the viral infection mpox on Thursday, less than a day after the first death was announced. The second victim, a 38-year-old man, was admitted to a hospital in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province with various symptoms and tested positive for mpox on Wednesday.
"The patient has unfortunately demised in KZN the same day his test results came back positive," spokesperson for the national health department Foster Mohale said.
The total number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases is now six, with two fatalities since the first case was reported five weeks ago. Mpox is transmitted through close physical contact. While most cases are mild, it has the potential to be fatal.
