The Minsa's Expanded Program of Immunizations indicated that 46 doses of vaccines against mpox have been applied. | Photo: EFE​

Panama City, December 30 (RHC)-- The Ministry of Health (Minsa) of Panama has reported that the nation accumulates 79 cases of monkeypox or mpox among them the first woman, who was diagnosed two weeks ago.

Through a statement, the Department of Epidemiology indicated that nine cases remain active, five are undergoing treatment at home, while four are hospitalized in health units.  "The affected age groups are: 15-19 years one case (19 years); 20-24 years seven cases; 25-34 years 39 cases; 35-49 years 23 cases, and 50-51 years nine cases," said the health portfolio.

The Department of Epidemiology reports that to date, one new case of monkeypox has been registered, totaling 79 accumulated cases in the country.  To date, 78 are male (98.99%) and 1 female (1.01%). pic.twitter.com/CAD0SfkRXQ

The Minsa's Expanded Program of Immunization indicated that 46 doses of vaccines against mpox have been applied, both to health personnel who warrant it due to biological risk and to people who have been contacts of positive cases.  Since May 24th, Panama has maintained a sanitary alert for mpox, and redoubled health surveillance at all border points.

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the people at greatest risk are pregnant women, children and immunocompromised persons, so health care should be redoubled and contagion should be avoided.