THE patient who was confirmed positive for Clade II variant mpox is getting better and is in a stable condition, says Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
The health minister said the patient, who was confirmed positive for mpox on Sept 16, had shown positive progress
“The patient, who is currently in isolation, is stable.We will let you know when (the isolation period is over),” he told reporters in Putrajaya today.
Last Sept 17, health director-general Dr Radzi Abu Hassan said the health ministry had confirmed one positive case of mpox the previous day. The case was identified from 58 suspected mpox cases referred to the ministry this year.
Dzulkefly said no new cases had been recorded so far and advised the community to continue to practise preventive measures.
He said it could be said (mpox) is under control.
Commenting on the mpox vaccine, he said the matter had been finalised and the ministry was awaiting the arrival of the MVA-BN vaccine supply.
Dzulkefly had announced that Malaysia would receive the Tecovirimat (TPOXX) antiviral drug and the MVA-BN vaccine for the mpox virus through the Covid-19 Asean Response Fund soon.
The MVA-BN vaccine is only for high-risk groups, including health workers and close contacts of confirmed cases. It will only be given based on medical examination and evaluation. - September 28, 2024
