Trending · 200 searches · 18 Sept 2026
Mpox Cases Rise
South Africans are searching for 'mpox' due to a recent rise in cases, with the health department calling for public vigilance.
According to reports, mpox cases have increased to 18, with the majority recorded in Cape Town.
What's happening
The Health Department has warned the public as mpox cases continue to rise, prompting an uptick in searches for the term.
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