According to a press release from the Ministry of Health, the case was confirmed in the province of Luanda, in a female individual, aged 28, of Congolese nationality.
The note adds that, for the protection of the population, measures are underway to disinfect contaminated areas, identify and trace contacts, as well as in-depth epidemiological investigation.
This disease, also known as 'Monkeypox', manifests itself through fever, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, enlarged lymph nodes and generalized skin rashes (spots, lesions or blisters on the skin) or lesions on the mucous membranes.
The incubation period for the disease varies from 5 to 21 days.
The disease is transmitted from person to person, through close contact with secretions, through contact with skin lesions of an infected person or with contaminated objects and surfaces.
Health authorities recommend that the population adopt and reinforce prevention measures to reduce the risk of transmission of this disease, reinforcing hygiene practices, notably frequent hand washing and the use of disinfectants in public areas and homes.
It is also recommended that the population avoid physical contact with people who show signs and symptoms of the disease, as well as with materials and utensils used by them, use personal protective equipment, such as masks and gloves, for people in close contact with confirmed cases or suspects.
"If any of the symptoms mentioned above are detected, people should immediately go to the nearest health unit", the Ministry of Health also appeals, guaranteeing "the commitment to inform about the epidemiological situation of this disease" and calling on the society "that maintains calm and serenity".
