The Benue State gov't has started an investigation into a suspected Mpox case reported in Konshisha LGA.Health Commissioner Dr.Paul Ogwuche confirmed no outbreak has been confirmed but activated disease surveillance after social media reports.

The ministry directed the Director of Public Health to work with the State Epidemiologist and deploy DSNO for field investigations, clinical assessments, and lab testing.Ogwuche emphasized that symptoms like fever, rashes, and blisters could stem from other conditions, not necessarily Mpox.

The state's surveillance system is active across all 23 LGAs, collaborating with NCDC, Federal Ministry of Health, WHO, and partners for rapid response.Residents are urged to stay calm, avoid spreading unverified info, and report any fever with unexplained rashes to health facilities.Early reporting by the public is praised as critical for effective disease monitoring.Lab results will be shared publicly, and immediate action will be taken if Mpox or other public health threats are confirmed.The update about investing in domains is unrelated to the main news.