Health alert in the Indian Ocean: A rising outbreak of monkeypox raises infections in Madagascar to 78 cases.

Antananarivo, Madagascar – Health authorities in Madagascar have announced a rise in the number of monkeypox cases to 78, a worrying indication of the outbreak’s widening scope. This has prompted authorities to intensify surveillance and containment measures to prevent further spread of the disease.

The Ministry of Health explained that the recorded cases are spread across several regions of the country, with close contact tracing underway. Isolation and medical care protocols are being implemented, and health teams are working to detect any new infections at an early stage.

Authorities confirmed that most cases are receiving treatment and medical follow-up, and have launched public awareness campaigns about the disease’s symptoms and prevention methods. These campaigns focus particularly on areas with high risk of transmission.