# The Department of Health has confirmed four new mpox cases, bringing South Africa’s total to 26 this year. The Western Cape accounts for 18 cases, Gauteng has three, Eastern Cape two, Free State two and one from KwaZulu-Natal. The department says most patients are men, aged between 23 and 50. Spokesperson Foster Mohale urges anyone experiencing symptoms, including fever, rash or swollen lymph nodes, to seek medical care promptly:
South Africa Mpox cases rise to 26 [SOUND]
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