According to the director of the Center for Health Emergency Operations at the Ministry of Health and Social Action, the patient who tested positive for Monkeypox is doing well. Dr. Pape Samba Ndiaye also reassures that the virus is not circulating in Senegal.

“The patient is doing very well. Most of the symptoms have started to disappear, he is now out of danger. This is an imported case, the virus is not circulating in the country,” he said. However, the specialist explains that when a person enters Senegal carrying the virus and has been in contact with others, investigations are immediately carried out to identify their entire route in the country.

“This allows us to identify people who may have been exposed and to follow them to ensure that they do not become the starting point for the spread of the disease. These individuals have all been identified and are currently being monitored by the healthcare system with the various actors involved. The monitoring is proceeding normally. No cases are currently suspected,” Dr. Ndiaye added.

He also emphasized that this monitoring should last at least 21 days from the date of the last contact. “We continue these surveillance activities, as well as those of preparation, communication, community engagement, and anticipation, in order to be prepared for any eventuality,” he concluded.