Health authorities in Mombasa, Kenya, are investigating a mysterious illness following the deaths of four individuals in the Migadini area of Miritini. The deceased exhibited symptoms including severe skin peeling and numerous abscesses. Despite initial concerns about a possible infectious disease, officials have ruled out infectious causes. The Ministry of Health has deployed surveillance teams and initiated laboratory analyses, with samples sent to the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Kilifi for further examination. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni and other health experts, including a team led by Dr. Oduor, are actively probing the cause of the fatalities. The County Government of Mombasa has placed the region on high alert, urging residents to remain calm while taking precautions. Concurrently, Nakuru County has intensified surveillance on the Mpox virus, although no direct link has been established between the Mpox cases and the Mombasa deaths. The government has emphasized that there is no cause for alarm as investigations continue.
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