Today in Bahrain, the first case of monkeypox was reported in a 29-year-old male immigrant from abroad.
The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Bahrain declared the infection suspected and showing symptoms and immediately took the necessary measures in accordance with the protocols for examination, isolation and treatment, contact exposure monitoring. , emphasizing that the necessary medical assistance is being provided in the case.
She confirmed that she had developed an emergency proactive monkeypox control plan since the first case was announced in a number of countries; In order to preserve public health, this included educating healthcare professionals about monkeypox and how it is transmitted, establishing a mechanism for reporting suspected cases to the Department of Public Health, ensuring the need for diagnostic laboratories, establishing follow-up mechanisms, contact exposure tracing, and conducting anti-vaccinations.
