Following the recent report of an Mpox death in the uThukela District, Ladysmith Hospice manager Jennifer Rehman arranged an educational session for their clinical staff.

This was conducted by co-opted board member Matron Zikalala, who shared a number of important issues related to the Mpox virus.

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She based her training on information supplied by the Department of Health, which covers background, symptoms, transmission, prevention, treatment and proper waste management procedures.

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