Another suspected case of Monkeypox has been discovered in Osun State.
The first suspected case of the disease was said to have been discovered in Iperindo, Atakumosa East Local Government of the State.
On Monday, another suspected case was discovered in Osogbo, the state capital.
NewsBeatng gathered that a 14-year old boy with a symptom of the disease was brought to the General Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo, on Monday.
The boy’s body was said to be full of rashes and sores.
The blood sample of the boy was said to have been taken for test.
Commissioner for Health, Rafiu Isamotu said the cases have not been confirmed.
He said: “There are suspected cases of Monkeypox which have not been confirmed. We have taken samples for test in a laboratory.
“There was one recorded at Atakunmonsa last two weeks and one today (Monday).”
Isamotu added that the state government has embarked on a sensitisation programme to educate the citizens on the disease.
