Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 22

The Department of Health has confirmed an increase in Mpox cases in South Africa, rising from 18 to 22 as of September 22. One of the new cases involves a 47-year-old man from Cape Town who traveled to Spain and was reclassified as a confirmed case after a positive test. Most cases are concentrated in the Western Cape, and health authorities are urging the public to recognize symptoms and seek medical care promptly.