Health authorities have said two people suspected to have mpox at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) have tested negative for the disease.
Further to that, a suspected case reported in Zomba district has also been confirmed negative.
This is according to a statement that has been signed by Dr. Samson Mndolo Secretary for Health in the Ministry of Health.
According to the statement, the laboratory confirmation was conducted by the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust Laboratory in collaboration with the Public Health Institute of Malawi.
However, despite the negative results, the Ministry of Health has warned that the country remains at high risk of mpox due to its global threat.
The Ministry has since indicated that it is working closely with international partners, including the World Health Organization and Africa CDC, to prevent the disease.
Meanwhile the authorities have advised the public to continue observing prevention measures, including avoiding physical contact with infected individuals or contaminated materials, regular hand washing, and reporting early to health facilities if symptoms occur.
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