The Federal Government has stepped up border surveillance in response to the Mpox virus’s growing threats in many parts of Africa.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, MUHAMMAD ALI PATE, revealed this in a statement issued by his Senior Adviser, Media and External Relations, TASHIKALMAH HALLAH.

The Minister said the country has also intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points across the country to prevent internal infection and the spread of the disease.

He therefore, urged the public to practice good hygiene, frequent hand washing with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially after contact with an infected person or animal.